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 […]
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 […]
So you’ve developed a “why”. Why not go freelance? why am I doing this still? why am I not making more money? Whatever your “Why” is, it has brought you to a feeling of “Why not” try something different. Being a paralegal is not easy. To say, deciding to go the unconventional way of freelance […]
Many types of documents pass over a paralegal’s desk or in the freelance world, we receive a lot of emails regarding electronic filings. Often times, we come across a document executed by the Judge called a “Scheduling Order”. This document usually involves some in-depth guidelines and due dates that will help move a case along. […]
One of the major tasks of a paralegal is to provide clients with instructions. Where it be to inform them about how a deposition works, how to get there, how to use the necessary technology needed for remote depositions and more. The paralegals job is to clearly inform other people on what is next. Clear […]
If you are a returning visitor to this site, then you may already know we are all about wellness here at RF Legal Support. In fact, way before the inception of RF Legal Support, our founder worked as a pharmacy technician for many years. While she saw the many side effects of big pharma (you […]
So you’ve made the decision to go freelance and have no clue what you should do next. Well, the first thing you should understand is uncertainty is normal but you made the decision and know what you want to do. That’s a big deal! so congratulations on making that first step. Do not expect to […]
A Day in the Life of a Paralegal: Time to Get Things Done! So what does the day of a stylish freelance paralegal consist of? Well that varies from day to day. Most days it feels like you stuck trying to remember what you were going to do. It takes time to develop a consist […]
Gone are the days when paralegals were seen as the background crew, blending into the office like wallpaper, sporting neutral tones and shuffling papers all day. That outdated image? Toss it out! Today’s paralegals are as dynamic and diverse as the legal field itself. From their backgrounds to their skills, and yes, even their sense […]
Let me tell you why immigration law paralegals are great at their jobs. Imagine a world in which you were limited on where you could go. Now think of how how privileged you are if you don’t have that concern. Privilege. A word taken so lightly it floats off the tips of most people’s tongue […]