The benefits and challenges of doing legal contract work
Legal contract work offers a degree of flexibility for many legal pros, but what considerations should they make with independent work?
What to do if you have ethical issues in the workplace in California
What do you do if you have an ethical issue in the workplace or about your boss? Explore your options here.
How to transition from a small firm to big law (or vice versa)
Use these tips as you’re making your next professional move. Whether you’re moving to a large or small firm, you’ll be prepared to put your best foot forward.
10 tips for editing legal documents
How do you go about editing legal documents? Discover new strategies to improve and make your filings more compelling than ever.
Why technology competence is a must-have skill for legal professionals
Technology competence is a crucial skill legal professionals cannot avoid these days. What do the rules say and how do you stay up to date?
The top signs it’s time to leave your law firm job
Thinking that it might be time to leave your law firm? Making a career move is a big decision, so before you start interviewing, consider these signs that it really is time for a change.
10 things you can do with a legal studies degree
Legal studies is an interesting field and a popular major. What can you do with your legal studies degree? Let’s explore your career options.
LinkedIn for lawyers: 10 actionable tips for success
A compelling LinkedIn profile can set you apart in the crowded online space, and there are some simple things you can do to get going today.
5 tips to increase your income as a paralegal
How much do paralegals get paid and how can they improve their salary? Use these tips for paralegals on how to increase your income by becoming more marketable to law firms.
Paralegal-client privilege and client confidentiality: Does it exist?
Whether you are an attorney or a paralegal, there are ethical obligations everyone must follow when dealing with clients. Obligations to client confidentiality extend to areas further than you may think (regardless of employment status).
How to start your own law firm in California
Thinking about starting a law firm in California? Great! Here’s a checklist to help get you started on the right path.
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.
8 soft skills a legal professional needs to have to succeed
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.
Paralegals: Here’s how to build a better relationship with your attorneys
As a paralegal, your career is intrinsically tied to the attorneys with whom you work. Here are some tips for strengthening those attorney-paralegal relationships.
How paralegals can command more respect
Want to command more professional respect as a paralegal? These tips will help you cultivate more respect from others in the legal industry.
Paralegals: should you follow your lawyer to a new firm?
Here’s a question for paralegals: when your lawyer changes firms, should you follow them? Here’s how to weigh whether you should go or stay.