5 ways to manage, meet and exceed client expectations
Demanding clients are business as usual in the legal industry. Here are five ways to meet, manage and exceed clients’ potentially unrealistic expectations while remaining sane.
6 Reasons that new firm didn’t hire you
Law firms are competitive places. Even for the most qualified among us, there can be endless hurdles. Consider these six tips on what not to do when interviewing with a new firm.
(Quiz) Could you be a process server?
You order the service of legal documents all the time, but how much do you really know?
Take this quiz to find out what kind of process server you’d be!
How to make your law firm a job seeker’s dream
For decades, law firms have notoriously touted “work-life balance” as a selling point. Everyone says it yet we all know it’s often untrue. We’ve compiled some top tips for creating and fostering a positive work environment.
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.
7 steps to become an eFiling super user
Sure, you can eFile, but are you successful at it? If not, then it’s likely that there are ways that you can up your eFiling game and take your electronic court filing to the next level. Here’s how you, too, can become an eFiling super user.
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.
Business development tips for small practices/solo attorneys
As an attorney, your brand should be tied to who you are. Learn how to effectively execute this fundamental concept, among others, to help you grow your business.
Legal practice areas that didn’t exist 20 years ago
Today’s trends generate legal issues that yesterday’s education may not have prepared us for. Will one of these legal practice areas be your new specialty?
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.
Building professional confidence: why and how
How are you building professional confidence? And why is it critical for legal professionals to exude confidence in the firm and around the legal world?
How to make the most of voluntary eFiling
Voluntary eFiling in courts across the country gives filers an opportunity to establish core processes in their firm. Get started eFiling right 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.
6 things opposing counsel can teach you about being a legal professional
What can you learn from how opposing counsel handles various challenges and opportunities throughout the life of a case? From a former attorney with experiences to share.
10 links to bookmark for every paralegal
How do you access your favorite sites, top resources, and go-to information? Check out this list of 10 links to bookmark and how to do so.
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.