Career development

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5 things legal professionals should remove from a resume (and what to include instead)

Whether you’re job hunting or not, you should regularly take the time to update your resume to reflect professional accomplishments. Take stock of achievements and skills to add and don’t be afraid to shave off excess info.

5 ways to be a standout employee in your law firm

Why sit back when you can stand out? Check out these ways to prove your value to the firm and develop your career.

Paralegals are changing the world: 5 examples to prove it

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your profession? Here are some examples of ways that paralegals are changing the world, one step at a time.

How to become a mentor in the legal profession

Discover how to share your experience and wisdom with others in your industry. Are you ready to become a mentor to a fellow legal professional?

Ethical rules for paralegals and their supervising attorneys

Legal support professionals have responsibilities to the client and the firm, just like attorneys. Are you aware of these ethical rules for paralegals?

4 simple ways for paralegals to develop new business for their firms

Wanting to do more for your firm (and for your career)? Consider these simple ways to develop new business for your firm in your role as a paralegal.

How to find your mentor in the legal profession—and why you should

Looking to grow in your career? Find a mentor in the legal profession who can help. Here’s what to look for in a professional mentor and where to search.

10 benefits of joining a professional association

Over 400,000 attorneys around the country belong to the American Bar Association (ABA), and many more are part of local or state associations. But lawyers are not the only legal professionals who can benefit from joining a professional association. A

10 mistakes for attorneys to avoid when going solo

The path toward a solo practice is an arduous one, and it can be made all the worse if you stumble upon these 10 common mistakes. As you start thinking about going solo, protect yourself against these potential pitfalls by

8 steps to improve your interpersonal skills

Good interpersonal skills are one of the most important characteristics of a successful legal professional. Whether we’re meeting with clients, attempting to persuade a judge or jury, or simply negotiating law firm life, solid interpersonal skills are critical to career

12 ways to turn your job into a profession: from two career paralegals

Have you recently joined the legal industry as a legal support staff member? Or are you an experienced professional who’s ready to invest in your future, and in your career? During the One Legal Live virtual event in March of

Clerical or legal? The difference between paralegals and legal secretaries

A typical legal team is made up of a variety of individuals who fill a number of roles, including lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries, and other staff members. The attorneys have the ultimate responsibility for the cases handled, and

5 sites for free education and training for legal professionals

Legal professionals spend a lot of time searching for classes and events that will give them needed CLE. And while this is important, just because those courses are accredited doesn’t mean that they will necessarily help you prepare for all

Bringing effective legal project management to your team

For decades, the term “project management” invoked images of construction workers and engineers huddled around a set of blueprints, scheming to raise a building from the ground up. It was rarely, if ever, applied in the legal setting. In recent

The path from paralegal to attorney: what you need to know

As a paralegal, you’ve got the inside track on the legal industry. After seeing the higher salaries that lawyers earn, the challenging work they perform, and the level of prestige that they seem to enjoy, it’s natural to think about

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