Paralegal-client privilege and client confidentiality: Does it exist?
Whether you are an attorney or a paralegal, there are ethical obligations everyone must follow when dealing with clients. Obligations to client confidentiality extend to areas further than you may think (regardless of employment status).
Can non-lawyers and paralegals draft contracts?
Can non-lawyers draft legal documents? Delegation is key to what makes a firm work, but attorneys should know where they stand on contracts.
8 benefits of becoming a certified paralegal
While obtaining a paralegal credential is a voluntary certification process that can improve a resume, it’s not an entry-level requirement to enter the field. Here are 8 reasons why paralegals should consider becoming certified.
Paralegals: Here’s how to build a better relationship with your attorneys
As a paralegal, your career is intrinsically tied to the attorneys with whom you work. Here are some tips for strengthening those attorney-paralegal relationships.
8 client management tips to improve your eFiling process
Improve your firm’s client management success with these actionable ways to include your clients in the nuances of the eFiling process.
How to command respect when you’re the new hire at a law firm
Landing a new position as a legal professional can garner both excitement and anxiety. These tips will help you make a smoother transition and command the respect you deserve in the post-pandemic workforce.
How to deal with a difficult boss at your law firm
Ever dealt with a difficult boss? Here are some helpful tips that can help you set important boundaries, protect your peace of mind, and stay focused on professional growth.
7 tips for remote paralegals on how to serve multiple attorneys
Leverage your skillset and the post-pandemic demand for virtual legal support professionals with these tips to help you build your dream work week and get the most out of juggling multiple contracts.
How to lead your law firm to prioritize more wellness daily
Have you tried improving wellness in your firm to maximize team productivity? Use these tips to inspire your team toward consistent personal and professional wellness.
Negotiating a flexible work arrangement in the new normal for paralegals
Practical tips for paralegals on how to negotiate the flexible work arrangement that fits your needs, increases your income, and gives you more work-life balance.
10 big firm principles to support your small law firm
Use these time-honored tactics to help you grow your small law firm based on strategic planning goals used by big-box law firms.
How legal advocacy can help you upgrade your career
How to build attorney-level skills through legal advocacy work that stands out to hiring managers
8 questions to ask before scheduling a meeting at your law firm
While periodic meetings can increase productivity, meetings in law firms are often notorious for starting late, running long, being unengaging, or having no defined purpose. To make sure your firm is using everyone’s valuable time wisely, here are 8 questions that need to be asked and answered before you set up a meeting.
4 ways paralegals and attorneys can reach technical integration
For as long as there have been law offices containing attorneys and paralegals, each has assumed different tasks. Today, however, modern technologies add a whole new layer to that analysis. Here’s how both can work together to ensure the most efficient use of technologies.
Creating your 5-year legal career plan
Are you thinking about where your legal career might take you? Ask yourself where you want to go and determine what steps you need to take in the meantime, when developing your legal career plan.
7 tasks to outsource for hours saved each week
There is no end to the amount of work any member of a law firm must do. But many companies out there are willing and able to do many of the small things for you. By relying on these niche professionals, you can save yourself and your colleagues time each week.