The ins, outs, pros, and cons of freelancing for California paralegals

A lot of California paralegals are wondering: is this a good time to start freelancing? Here’s what you need to know to decide if a freelance paralegal career is right for you.

Six things paralegals do better than attorneys

Legal support staff may not have the most senior positions in the law firm, but you couldn’t operate without them. For instance, consider these 6 things that paralegals do better than attorneys.

How to communicate effectively with California court clerks

tips to communicate better with California court clerks

Need to talk to a court clerk? Wait! Before you call, check out these tips to help you effectively communicate with California court clerks.

$100 per day for California jurors?

Some California jurors are being paid $100 per day, but is the program sustainable?

Some California courts have started paying jurors $100 a day for their jury duty. Should this program be expanded? Let’s take a closer look.

Organization hacks for your virtual law firm

There are a lot of advantages to operating a remote law firm, but organization can be a challenge. Check out these smart organizational hacks for digital firms.

How to make your home office a more productive space

Tips and tricks to make your home law office more productive

Struggling to get things done while working from home? Here are some tricks to help make your office space more productive.

8 soft skills you need as a legal support professional

legal support soft skills you should learn

As a legal support professional, your soft skills help you stand out in all the right ways. Here are the top legal support soft skills to learn.

What to do about wasted time within your law firm

how to stop wasting time at your law firm

Do you feel like there’s a lot of wasted time at your law firm? That’s a frustrating issue, but there’s a lot you can do about it.

How to survive California court backlogs caused by omicron

Omicron is causing delays in California courts. Here's how to deal

Just when it looked like we were getting close to pre-pandemic procedures, the omicron variant caused more closures and delays. If you’re dreading the thought of navigating California courts right now, here’s a survival guide.

10 strategies for when you’re about to miss a major deadline

what to do when you're about to miss a major deadline

About to miss a major deadline? It happens to all of us. Take a deep breath, then read this article for next steps.

A paralegal’s guide to communicating with opposing counsel

Communicating with opposing attorneys can be tricky for paralegals. Add these tips to your toolbox to help you avoid common pitfalls that could create delays or issues for your firm.

Tech partner spotlight: How NetDocuments is helping litigation teams “work inspired”

Learn how NetDocuments, through its integration with InfoTrack, provides law firms with a powerful engine for collaboration, productivity, growth, and inspiration.

10 big firm principles to support your small law firm

Use these time-honored tactics to help you grow your small law firm based on strategic planning goals used by big-box law firms.

How to identify risky habits in your Service of Process provider

Use this guide to pinpoint and be proactive about issues with your Service of Process provider—before they become an issue that runs you the risk of wasting your client’s cash.