Is there a difference between a freelance paralegal and a virtual paralegal? Which one should an attorney look for when needing some extra help? I don’t want to insult anyone’s intelligence, but the only difference is that a virtual paralegal’s work is all done virtually and a freelance paralegal’s work can be done at the…
We have moments in our careers that we will remember forever; some for good reasons, some for bad. I had one of those “paralegal career moments” early on when I drafted a pleading for Matlock. Here is a little back story for my more youthful readers. Bobby Lee Cook is a famous criminal defense attorney…
I enjoy reading about the latest tech gadgets and software. Who doesn’t want information about things to make your professional life more efficient, convenient, and productive? Technology makes my virtual work possible, but my favorite and most used items are completely no-tech or low-tech. Here some items that make my home office a very pleasant place for…
I recently helped to save the professional reputation of one of my attorney-clients (that might be a reach, but I did save her some embarrassment). I did not do it with my paralegal expertise; I did it with a few things I carry in my brief case/laptop bag. Maybe these items could save your reputation…
Last week I attended Solo Practitioner Boot Camp at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, hoping to glean a few helpful ideas to pass along to my solo attorney clients. What I got was five hours chocked full of great information to share with you. I will just be hitting the high points as I condense…
This post is dedicated to Lynne DeVenny, who is blogging about her preparation for the CP Exam at PracticalParalegalism.com, and all of the other brave paralegals taking on the challenge of certification. I hope this will encourage you and give you some ideas. I’m not saying this is THE way to prepare for the CLA/CP…
No, I did not have a baby. I did something much easier and less painful; I purchased a new piece of office equipment. Last year, I read an article from Men’s Health on the health hazards of sitting at your desk all day (link below). Since then, I have been looking for the perfect way to work…
More than ever before, your clients are demanding lower-cost, yet high-value legal services, which is exactly why you should be concerned with the certifications of the paralegals you work with. Whether you are are a solo or in a large firm; employ one paralegal or one hundred paralegals; occasionally contract with freelance paralegals or use…
Attention attorneys: Every improvement you make to the way you practice law will involve a little stretching, a little risk-taking. Your practice will never reach its peak without a willingness to try new things. If you have never worked with a freelance or virtual paralegal is it because: (a) Your practice is not busy enough…
The legal profession has seen a proliferation of paralegal titles and job descriptions. The trend will continue as several states consider regulating the profession and making distinctions between various types of paralegals. There has been much debate over who can and cannot call themselves a paralegal. This article will take a look the most common…