What are the most important skills paralegals must have?
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What are the most important paralegal skills a legal professional today must have? In a competitive market, it’s absolutely vital to understand what you need.
8 lawyer traits to look for when deciding to work with an attorney
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Knowing what to look for in a lawyer is crucial. Here are eight traits that every paralegal should look for when deciding to work with an attorney in order to create a successful and solid working relationship.
11 key components of a paralegal services agreement
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Protect yourself and your company by ensuring that your working relationships involve a solid paralegal services agreement.
Preparing for trials: What paralegals and attorneys need to know
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The weeks leading up to a trial can be stressful. Here is our extensive guide for ensuring that your team has the very best shot at success.
Top 10 professional organizations for California paralegals
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There’s no shortage of excellent paralegal associations for California paralegals. I’ve compiled the most essential ones for you (and a few more).
How to become a paralegal in California
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Learn about the steps required to become a paralegal in California; encompassing education, certification, skill development, and networking.
Legal secretary vs. paralegal: What’s the difference?
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Find out the key differences between a legal secretary and a paralegal and what the primary responsibilities are of both.
What are billable hours for a paralegal?
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What are billable hours for paralegals? The distinction between billable hours and non-billable hours is critical.
What to know about going from paralegal to lawyer
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What does going to law school look like as a legal support professional? Here are the pros and cons of going from paralegal to lawyer.
What should the role of a paralegal be in your law firm?
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What does a paralegal do and what should their role be within your law firm? Join a paralegal with decades of experience and learn the responsibilities they are typically expected to perform.
5 tips to increase your income as a paralegal
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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?
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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).
Can non-lawyers and paralegals draft contracts?
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Can non-lawyers draft legal documents? Delegation is key to what makes a firm work, but attorneys should know where they stand on contracts.
8 benefits of becoming a certified paralegal
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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.
Certification requirements and CLE for paralegals
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Do paralegals need to earn CLE credits? Understanding paralegal continuing education requirements can be hard, so we’re here to help.
Paralegals: Here’s how to build a better relationship with your attorneys
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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.