The Paralegal 3 a.m. Club
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Immigration Paralegals Are Superstars
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 […]
Run Your Paralegal Career
My exercise of choice when it comes to wellness is cardio. Specifically running. No, not because of my Jamaican heritage or because of the Olympics but because I find a good jog after a long stressful day to be detoxing and releasing. I realized while running one day that the paralegal legal career and running […]
5 Essential Tips for Paralegals to Stay Organized and in Control
As a paralegal, your day can quickly become overwhelming with a myriad of tasks, deadlines, and client demands. Staying organized is not just a suggestion but a necessity to ensure smooth operations and effective assistance to your legal team. Here are 5 essential tips to help paralegals stay organized and in control of their day. […]
Paralegals and Arbitration
Arbitration is a process of resolving disputes between two or more parties outside of the court system. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is less formal and more flexible than litigation. In arbitration, an impartial third party known as an arbitrator hears both sides of the dispute and makes a binding decision. […]
Paralegals Being Firm in the Workplace: Why It Matters
In any workplace, it’s important to be able to stand your ground and assert yourself when necessary. However, in the legal field, many people struggle with being firm without coming across as aggressive or confrontational. In this article, we’ll explore why standing your ground in any law firm is important, as well as some tips […]
Basic Estate Planning
So what does it mean when someone refers to estate planning? Well, collectively it refers to many things but we will focus mainly on the big 3, Last Will & Testaments, Power of Attorney and Directive for Health care. The main purpose of estate planning is to eliminate the courts having to get involved. By planning ahead of time, […]
Myths About the Paralegal Career
Them: What is a Paralegal and what do they do? Me: Paralegals are to lawyers, what nurses are to doctors. Them: So it’s like the series Suits? Me; Hard No. We have all heard of that wonderful tv series called Suits. The one that put a spotlight on the paralegal career thanks to the Duchess […]
Chronology of a Lawsuit
Whether you are suing someone or being sued, or being called as a witness, a lawsuit is a complicated legal process, and it can be full of unpleasant surprises and frustrating delays. Don’t forget, there are at least two parties to every action, and that means the schedule and the events which take place can […]
Are you Playing Offense or Defense?
Paralegals, we all know we are the first line of defense when it comes to workload whether it be for a single attorney and/or the firm as a whole. We are playing the role of offense and defense at all times. Typically handling clients from the time of intake to time of close out. We […]