As a freelance paralegal, your relationship with your client(s) is everything. I always feel the best way to manage and grow any relationship is to have continuous communication and honesty. These two simple factors will help you sustain your clientele and keep the pressure off of you when times get busy because, they will. Business […]
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 […]
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. […]
I get it, Paralegals live and die by their computers. We are literally tied to our computer by the wayside. From last minute filings to verifying client information our whole career depends on being on a computer. But can you function without a Laptop? Simply put….yes. Let me clarify further. I’m not referring to your […]
Being a Paralegal also means being in a place of power. It is important to understand the skills needed to navigate through your case load, dealing with clients, assisting people under high levels of stress yet having the confidence in yourself to assure others that you know what you are doing. Many traits and behaviors […]
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 […]
First things first, what does POA stand for? Simple, Power of Attorney. Now, what exactly is a Power of Attorney? According to the ABA, A power of attorney gives one or more persons the power to act on your behalf as your agent. The power may be limited to a particular activity, such as closing […]
In general, a paralegal is a person trained in subsidiary legal matters but not fully qualified as a lawyer. What this means is, a paralegal has the direct training to act as a subunit for a lawyer and take on the majority of the legal workload that lawyers deal with daily. Often times, lawyers may […]
Although the world is adjusting to the acceptable work from home culture, some folks still opt to go to their office to get work done. Hi, that’s me, I’m some folks. For some freelance or independent paralegals having an office outside of the house helps them on many levels. Whether the office be more of […]
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 […]