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 […]
he holiday season is often a time of joy, but it can also be a source of stress for many people. Paralegals, in particular, may experience increased pressure during the holidays due to the demands of their job. However, there are several strategies that paralegals can use to manage holiday stress and maintain their well-being. […]
For most Paralegals, raise season comes at different times of the year. You’ve put in all of your billable hours and then some in most cases. You’ve made sure you’ve gone to work early and stayed late, you’ve communicated with your attorney, you basically feel like you’ve hit all the right points and come time […]
Working in the legal field can be both challenging and rewarding. Paralegals and legal professionals must be able to handle high pressure situations, think critically, and communicate effectively. However, with so much on their plates, it can be challenging to make the most of your time. Here are some tips to help make the most […]
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 […]
Ok, so boom. Since we are basically like family, I’m going to let you on a little secret. You ready? (let’s go get um). “Paralegaling” is not easy but, it’s a rewarding career path. On extremely stressful days (and believe me there are stressful days), you will find yourself questioning every decision you’ve made in […]
In the great words of Vanessa Williams “I got work to do, I got a job bay-beee”. I know, who in the world remembers a Vanessa Williams sing? Well, me. But, anyways as a paralegal, you have a major job of keeping up with deadlines. Whether you work in a law firm or virtually, deadlines […]
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, […]
You know the saying “time is money”. Well, it’s true. Especially when you work in the legal field. Paralegals are expected to record their time just as efficient as an attorney and in some cases, we are expected to manage their time as well. Bottom line is, you must be profitable. When a paralegal possess […]
n most cases, once an attorney has concluded their initial consultation with a prospective client, the paralegal or legal assist will run what is called a “conflict check“. The method in which this is performed will vary on the law firm or attorney’s requested procedure but in essence you are performing a check to make […]