Whether a potential client finds you, through an online search, social media or word of mouth, you should have a way to keep track of new clients and potential clients. I realize this could be two separate processes depending on how you manage the incoming information, but know it is a very important step in […]
The secret is out, I am a mentor and today is “I am a mentor day”. A day for volunteer mentors to celebrate their role and reflect on the ways mentees have enhanced their world. I have one of the best mentees in the world. So why did I become a mentor? Honestly I am […]
Locating a person of interest in the beginning of a lawsuit can be challenging. Of course, the obvious Google and Facebook search will not always yield results or the name may be too common and present you with too many results. The time it would take to narrow the search results down can be costly […]
Okay, you’re thinking about getting your certification in paralegal studies. Congratulations! *insert party emoji*. You’ve thought long and hard about the process, requirements and the cost and you are instantly pumped about your new endeavor. Now the question remains, what are the benefits of becoming a certified paralegal? Does a certification in this area make […]
Correct me if I am wrong but getting back to work after a holiday is a daunting task. Whether it means replying to those emails you ignored, having to mentally prepare to talk to a few too many Karens or simply having to raise and shine at the crack of dawn again. Going back to […]
Preparing for a major hearing or trial can really bring out the anxiety in an attorney as well as the legal support staff. As a paralegal, one of your major roles during this time is being prepared. Unless you are experiencing a situation in which you have an emergency hearing, most courts will give you […]
Let’s be honest, as a professional paralegal you never really have a slow day. Truthfully, there are days that are slower, like on a holiday for example. On a day like today, shout out to all the veterans by the way! When most of the courts and other law firms are closed, the phone is […]
Inappropriate remarks from a boss, or anyone for that matter, in and out of the work place is exceptionally frustrating. However, for many in the legal field this experience is a harsh reality that reoccurs on a daily basis and has for many generations. One would assume this constant annoyance faced specifically by many POC […]
With most people back in the office and Covid-19 still playing a prominent role in 2020, your traditional office Halloween party is more than likely cancelled. However, even if your working from home or your safely conducting a small Halloween get together, it’s still the perfect opportunity safely howl at the moon with your colleagues […]
A Players List can be a proactive tool to help a litigation paralegal manage all of the names that you come across throughout your litigation cases. The Players List also becomes your draft Trial Witness List when you start preparing for trial. A Players List is helpful because you will have all of the key […]