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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

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

5 tips for studying for a paralegal certification class WHILE working full time

Studying for a paralegal certification—or any professional certificate—is a full-time job. But so is your actual full-time job. How can you do both at the same time? How do you maintain your performance at work, prepare for a certification examination,

Are you a certified paralegal or a paralegal with a certificate?

And what’s the difference, again? Paralegal certificate: is recognition earned from an approved paralegal studies program Paralegal certification: when a professional has passed a rigorous legal skills test to become a certified paralegal Too many paralegals make the mistake of

How to start preparing for your next legal job

Planning a career move in 2018? Thinking about changing law firms? (Don’t worry, we won’t tell…) A job change is a natural progression in your professional life. But just thinking about changing jobs won’t make it happen. The transition from

The evolution of legal support: past, present, and future

From creating elaborate presentations to navigating ever more complex legal technology, the responsibilities of paralegals and legal support staff have grown significantly since the days when lawyers worked alone with paper and pen. More than one quarter-million paralegals and legal

10 blogs legal professionals should be following in 2018

Are you a legal professional who wants to sharpen your skills, advance in your workplace, stay apprised of the latest legal technology, and gain a competitive advantage in today’s legal market? Reading cutting-edge legal blogs can help do all those

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