How to navigate the political realities of your law office
Like it or not, office politics are a fundamental part of the legal workplace. Here are some tips for navigating them gracefully.
Fighting the justice gap: Utah’s licensed paralegal practitioners
As states like Utah take on the justice gap by empowering more professionals to assist in legal matters, let’s take a look at some of the benefits and challenges of the licensed paralegal practitioner model.
How to answer the question, “outsource or in-house?”
Want to outsource, but don’t know where to start? If done properly, outsourcing can result in both lower costs for the client and increased profits for the firm.
7 steps to take before seeking a new job in the legal industry
Thinking about looking for a new job in the legal industry? As you’re beginning your search, build these seven steps into your plan for the best chance at success.
Paralegal myths debunked
What are some common misconceptions you’ve heard about the paralegal profession? Let’s dive into mythbusting about paralegals and what they do.
Pro tips for reallocating responsibilities during a coworker’s leave of absence
What needs to be done before a member of your team goes on leave? Keep your office running smoothly with these tips for assigning responsibilities when a coworker is away.
10 things a paralegal does: a non-exhaustive list
Ever wished to know the things a paralegal does over the course of their day? Here’s a (very beginning) list of some of the things you do, or could start to do, at your firm.
5 things legal professionals should remove from a resume (and what to include instead)
Whether you’re job hunting or not, you should regularly take the time to update your resume to reflect professional accomplishments. Take stock of achievements and skills to add and don’t be afraid to shave off excess info.
Work smarter, not harder: 6 benefits to using fewer vendors
Should your firm rely on a different vendor for every service? Or are there benefits to using fewer vendors? Learn more about why less is more.
Paralegals are changing the world: 5 examples to prove it
Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your profession? Here are some examples of ways that paralegals are changing the world, one step at a time.
How to become a mentor in the legal profession
Discover how to share your experience and wisdom with others in your industry. Are you ready to become a mentor to a fellow legal professional?
Ethical rules for paralegals and their supervising attorneys
Legal support professionals have responsibilities to the client and the firm, just like attorneys. Are you aware of these ethical rules for paralegals?
How to find your mentor in the legal profession—and why you should
Looking to grow in your career? Find a mentor in the legal profession who can help. Here’s what to look for in a professional mentor and where to search.
Printing tips, tricks, and hacks for legal professionals
Not all courts have moved to electronic court filing and even those which have keep some documents exempt. Between court files and internal paperwork, an awful lot gets printed in any given law office. If you’re not ready to make the move to a paperless law office, there are several options for you to up […]
10 benefits of joining a professional association
Over 400,000 attorneys around the country belong to the American Bar Association (ABA), and many more are part of local or state associations. But lawyers are not the only legal professionals who can benefit from joining a professional association. A wide variety of professional associations exist for legal support staff as well. Some of these […]
6 things that you can do today to improve your work life
Since the average worker spends approximately 90,000 hours at work over the course of their lifetime, it only makes sense to try and enhance your time there, in terms of productivity as well as personal wellbeing. Here are six things you can do today to improve your work life, help you live with more happiness, […]