8 traits of a methodical paralegal (and why you should be one)
Paralegals should be many things, and methodical is one of them. Here are some of the qualities that define a methodical paralegal and why that’s important.
Alternative career paths for legal professionals
Is your fire for the legal profession waning? There are plenty of things you can do with your legal training besides practicing law. Here are our top six alternatives.
How defining your personal values can enhance your legal career
Aligning our personal values with our day-to-day lives is one important way to pursue a career in the legal profession with a sense of honesty, integrity, and pride.
Key components of a freelance paralegal agreement
Protect yourself and your company by ensuring that your working relationships involve a solid freelance paralegal agreement that contains key elements designed to serve both sides.
8 steps to becoming the expert in your law office
Becoming an expert in a particular area of law is one of the best ways you can improve competence and set you and your firm apart. Add value to what you do in your law firm by becoming an expert at something.
Fine-tuning your elevator speech
When presented with the question, “So what do you do?” how do you reply? Do you have your “elevator speech” at the ready?
8 things to ask a longtime coworker before they retire
When a long-standing coworker retires from a law firm, their colleagues should take the opportunity to learn everything they can. Here’s how to make the most of the time you have with your knowledgeable colleagues before they leave.
9 myths about notary publics
Despite the important services that notaries perform, many people do not have a clear understanding of exactly what they do. Here are 9 common myths about notaries and the truth about what they do.
5 mistakes to avoid as a first-year legal professional
Invariably, first-year legal professionals make mistakes. The good news is, they’re largely avoidable. Here are some of the top mistakes you should avoid as a new legal professional.
8 benefits of becoming a certified paralegal
While obtaining a paralegal credential is a voluntary certification process that can improve a resume, it’s not an entry-level requirement to enter the field. Here are 8 reasons why paralegals should consider becoming certified.
What’s the difference between working in-house and for a law firm?
Many businesses — especially in today’s economy — find that the expenses involved in hiring outside counsel are too unpredictable and too high. Here are some of the main differences to consider if you’re thinking about going in-house.
How to be a rainmaker at your firm
All law firms need to bring in new clients and new matters in order to make money. Here’s our top tried and true strategies for “making it rain.”
Top 5 tips for working with multiple attorneys
No matter how great you are at your legal support job, things are going to get stressful from time to time. Here are our top five tips for working with multiple attorneys.
Ghosting in the workplace: has it hit your firm?
No longer a problem for personal relationships alone, more job seekers and employees are choosing to avoid a potentially uncomfortable conversation with a recruiter or manager by “ghosting” them instead. Learn about the latest not-so-nice trend to hit the job market.
5 traits to look for when deciding to work with an attorney
Here are five traits that every paralegal should look for when deciding to work with an attorney in order to create a successful and solid working relationship.
Creating your 5-year legal career plan
Are you thinking about where your legal career might take you? Ask yourself where you want to go and determine what steps you need to take in the meantime, when developing your legal career plan.