The Importance of Alone Time for Paralegals

The Importance of Alone Time for Paralegals

Alone time for Paralegals is important for healing—emotionally, mentally, and even physically—for several interconnected reasons: Emotional Processing When you’re alone, you’re free from distractions and social obligations. This quiet space allows you to fully feel and process emotions that may have been suppressed or ignored, such as grief, anger, or sadness. Healing requires facing those […]

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Paralegals and the Conference Circuit

Paralegals and the Conference Circuit

As a freelance paralegal, I have stressed how beneficial attending conferences has been. I even had a whole webinar on it….yes, silent but not so silent plug. But seriously, conferences can get overwhelming and costly. Some people don’t like to attend conferences for many reasons and they are all valid. I will tell you, if […]

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How Freelance Paralegals Assist with Depositions

How Freelance Paralegals Assist with Depositions

So What Is A Deposition? So what is a deposition? Often times clients are required to appear whether it be in person or virtually to give a verbal testimony about what they are alleging or defending in a case that they are involved in. This testimony is taken under oath, with a court reporter present, […]

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Why Great IT Is a Freelance Paralegal’s Secret Weapon

Why Great IT Is a Freelance Paralegal’s Secret Weapon

Let’s be honest—freelancing as a paralegal means wearing all the hats. Researcher? That’s you. Drafting machine? That’s you too. Office manager, deadline keeper, snack curator? Yep—still you. And when something techy breaks? Guess who’s suddenly the IT department? You are. But here’s the thing: while you are your own tech support most days, that doesn’t […]

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Learning How to Rest as a Freelance Paralegal

Learning How to Rest as a Freelance Paralegal

If you’re a freelance paralegal, you know the feeling: sitting down to rest, only for your mind to be flooded with everything you should be doing. The moment you pause, Monday anxieties start creeping in. Did I follow up on that client’s document request? What about the upcoming hearing? And then there’s that one nagging […]

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What Paralegals Really Do

What Paralegals Really Do

When people hear the word paralegal, they often think of someone buried in paperwork, drowning in case files, or endlessly typing away at a keyboard. While that’s not entirely wrong but, there’s so much more to what we do. . A paralegal’s role is more than just paperwork. At its core, a paralegal’s job is […]

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Productivity Tips and Strategies for Freelance Paralegals to Manage Workload Efficiently

Productivity Tips and Strategies for Freelance Paralegals to Manage Workload Efficiently

As a freelance paralegal, you’re often juggling multiple clients, tight deadlines, and complex cases—all while managing your own business. Staying productive isn’t just a bonus; it’s essential for maintaining your sanity and delivering top-notch work. Below are some practical productivity tips and strategies to help you manage your workload more efficiently. 1. Master Time Management […]

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