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Fighting the justice gap: Utah’s licensed paralegal practitioners

As states like Utah take on the justice gap by empowering more professionals to assist in legal matters, let’s take a look at some of the benefits and challenges of the licensed paralegal practitioner model.

What to know about being a legal advocate

Legal advocacy jobs can involve many areas of law, from family law to environmental law. Discover why you might want to consider becoming a legal advocate!

How to separate or combine PDF documents before filing

Learn how to merge and split existing PDF documents within the most common software platforms (Adobe Acrobat and Nuance) for a successful court filing

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Legal practice areas that didn’t exist 20 years ago

Today’s trends generate legal issues that yesterday’s education may not have prepared us for. Will one of these legal practice areas be your new specialty?

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How to answer the question, “outsource or in-house?”

Want to outsource, but don’t know where to start? If done properly, outsourcing can result in both lower costs for the client and increased profits for the firm.

Paralegal myths debunked

What are some common misconceptions you’ve heard about the paralegal profession? Let’s dive into mythbusting about paralegals and what they do.

Top 7 technology skills for every paralegal

Are you well-versed in all the legal technology that law firms need to succeed? Check in on the top technology skills every paralegal needs to know.

10 things a paralegal does: a non-exhaustive list

Ever wished to know the things a paralegal does over the course of their day? Here’s a (very beginning) list of some of the things you do, or could start to do, at your firm.

5 ways attorneys can support other legal professionals within the firm

Discover how supervising attorneys can improve on how they support non-lawyer employees around the firm, and improve the working environment for all.

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.

4 key legal writing skills to hone now

Editing and writing are two critical abilities for any legal professional. Have you honed these top legal writing skills in your law office?

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?

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

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