6 messages to the court clerk that could help your filing
Sending a note to the court is a great way to give your filing a boost. Here are some possible messages to the court clerk and why it could help your case.
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?
5 benefits of a court filing service for your law firm
How are you getting your legal documents filed? Professional law firms benefit from using an experienced court filing service like One Legal.
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.
5 common grammar pitfalls for legal professionals
Do you fall into these common grammar pitfalls? Review these frequent mistakes made by legal professionals and brush up on your language skills.
Origins of legal processes and key industry practices
As legal professionals, it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of day-to-day practice. There’s always a trial to prepare for, a contract to negotiate, or an executive compensation package to draft. With the flurry of activity, it’s hard to find time to reflect upon the history and origins of our profession. History, […]
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 wide variety of professional associations exist for legal support staff as well. Some of these […]
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 reading about them early on and taking steps to prevent them: #1 Burning bridges It […]
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 success. Unfortunately, not everybody was born with a knack for working with people, which can […]
2018 summer reading recommendations from One Legal
Happy summer to you! This week marks the official beginning of summer, a time of long days, hot weather, cold drinks, cool beaches, and—of course—best reads. We asked around the office to see what everyone is reading at One Legal. Now we want to share our top summer reading recommendations with you. From inspirational collections […]
6 problem-solving strategies for legal professionals
Legal professionals are known for being problem solvers. Indeed, just about every engagement involves some type of problem a client needs to have solved. Typically, we handle these issues with ease. Our education and training have taught us to apply established rules to a given set of facts in order to reach the desired solution. […]
Expert account management tips for firm administrators
Several months ago we discussed top One Legal features and tools that helped filers stay ahead of court filing. As the firm administrator, you might not be regularly filing documents yourself, but you will still be dealing with many of the results of your team’s interactions with the One Legal platform. So, we’ve gathered up […]
8 reasons you no longer need court runners to file
If you entered the legal profession prior to this millennium, you likely remember how crucial the “court runner” was to your firm’s day-to-day operations. Whether they were serving documents on an opposing party or filing pleadings with a court clerk, court runners were an absolute necessity for getting documents where they needed to be in […]
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 this year, two long-time paralegals and experts in their field took the time to share […]