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Listen as Karen Geiger explains how paralegals can shape and influence the internal operations of a law firm. She discusses the importance of being organized, and how that organization influences internal case handling processes. Ready to start a profession in the legal industry? Our nationally recognized and accredited paralegal certificate program will get you started fast!…
A newly certified paralegal will face a litany of questions post-certification during a job interview. This is done so that law firms and prospective employers have a sense of the general knowledge of the paralegal and to gauge what level of value a paralegal will bring to their company. Watch as Karen Geiger explains some of the…
Today’s paralegal is taking on a more active role than ever before, particularly when it comes to the technology that is now part of the legal landscape. Here’s a look at the evolving role of paralegals in a firm’s technology. The role of a paralegal in simple terms is to help their attorneys do their…
As a newly certified paralegal, you’ve got the education you need to become a valuable part of firm, but what about your skills? Read on to discover what tools you need in your chest to land your first job. Being a new paralegal can be a little tough when it comes to employment because while…
Paralegals are often thought of as just support for lawyers, but what the job lacks in prestige, it makes up for with training and contributions to a firm or company that has a legal team. The job, after all, requires great determination, knowledge and practical understanding—characteristics that can also pave the way for a career…
If you work for a law firm, whether as a lawyer, legal secretary or paralegal, you know that computers are cogs in your operation. There’s no way you can come back to doing it all on paper. The automation, easy access, and all-in-one record storage revolutionized the way law firms work. But you probably know…
If you’re expecting a paralegal career in the future, then it’s reasonable to also expect day-to-day client interviews. Just how important are interviewing skills in this kind of job? They’re valuable enough that many online paralegal programs offer an Interviewing and Legal Investigation course. It’s a scenario seen too often: paralegals left on their own…
When you apply in the future, the interview is always the same. Your potential employer asks questions and you try to answer them honestly (and in a light that shows off your potential). The end of every interview is also the same: the employer gives you the opportunity to ask questions of your own. Rather than…
Here is the usual order of things for people who are seeking legal services: they visit the firms, ask what they need and close the deal. While these firms get the job done, the way they do things can be time-consuming and costly for clients and even for firms who also have other things to…
The news about the paralegal profession always focuses on the optimistic career outlook and the projected hiring percentage. While there is nothing wrong with the reports about positive employment opportunities, it is much better to discuss and understand how paralegal work can change lives. This is because people sometimes forget or put a little thought…