The Importance of Organization

The Importance of Organization

The new year is upon us and with that comes new challenges, new laws and definitely a need for a new outlook. As a Paralegal, staying organized is an essential key to being efficient. We have so many tasks assigned to us on a daily. We have to be organized in order to know what […]

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A Paralegal’s Guide to Texting A Client

A Paralegal’s Guide to Texting A Client

I hate it when an attorney asks me to use my own personal cell phone to call or message a client. I understand one of my major tasks as a paraprofessional is to keep a client updated, make sure the client shows up etc…but why should I use my own phone? For one, there’s a […]

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Negligent Entrustment

Negligent Entrustment

If you’ve done any form of paralegal work in the personal injury field, you’ve more than likely heard the term “negligent entrustment” or pled a negligent entrustment claim in your Complaint against a Defendant. Negligent entrustment, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “the entrusting of a dangerous article (as a motor vehicle) to one who is […]

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What To Know About Filing a Bankruptcy

What To Know About Filing a Bankruptcy

I must admit, as a Paralegal, I am not a fan of filing Bankruptcy Petitions. It’s more of a personal preference. I know however, that understanding the general information needed for filing a Bankruptcy is crucial in our field. Why? because it is a tool used by many (individuals and corporations) to prevent creditors, collection […]

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Mental Check-In

Mental Check-In

Working in the legal industry can be very stressful, especially for women. Often times we are faced with the consent headache of proving our self-worth and intelligence in a male dominated field. Caseload aside, having to work harder to be seen and heard can put a toll on your mind body. So how does one […]

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Stuck In The House……Still

Stuck In The House……Still

Now that the world is sorting through the “post-pandemic” mask on, mask off phrase of life, a lot of us are working our law field jobs from home. A number of us are also taking the time to appreciate the things we value the most, such as our free time, and indulging in self-care. Even […]

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Paralegals In The Courtroom

Paralegals In The Courtroom

Paralegals play an integral role in a law firm setting as well as a courtroom. In a courtroom, paralegals go from the assistant, to witness, to having to think like an attorney, monitoring the jury and their reactions, to even letting the attorney know if the reaction from a judge seems positive or negative. Paralegals […]

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