Negotiating a flexible work arrangement in the new normal for paralegals
Practical tips for paralegals on how to negotiate the flexible work arrangement that fits your needs, increases your income, and gives you more work-life balance.
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10 big firm principles to support your small law firm
Use these time-honored tactics to help you grow your small law firm based on strategic planning goals used by big-box law firms.
How legal advocacy can help you upgrade your career
How to build attorney-level skills through legal advocacy work that stands out to hiring managers
5 trial preparation tips for paralegals
The weeks leading up to a trial can be stressful. Here are some top tips for ensuring that your team has the very best shot at success:
5 traits to look for when deciding to work with an attorney
Here are five traits that every paralegal should look for when deciding to work with an attorney in order to create a successful and solid working relationship.
8 questions to ask before scheduling a meeting at your law firm
While periodic meetings can increase productivity, meetings in law firms are often notorious for starting late, running long, being unengaging, or having no defined purpose. To make sure your firm is using everyone’s valuable time wisely, here are 8 questions that need to be asked and answered before you set up a meeting.
4 ways paralegals and attorneys can reach technical integration
For as long as there have been law offices containing attorneys and paralegals, each has assumed different tasks. Today, however, modern technologies add a whole new layer to that analysis. Here’s how both can work together to ensure the most efficient use of technologies.
Creating your 5-year legal career plan
Are you thinking about where your legal career might take you? Ask yourself where you want to go and determine what steps you need to take in the meantime, when developing your legal career plan.
7 tasks to outsource for hours saved each week
There is no end to the amount of work any member of a law firm must do. But many companies out there are willing and able to do many of the small things for you. By relying on these niche professionals, you can save yourself and your colleagues time each week.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.