So why opt to go out on your own? The simple answer is that there are only so many paralegal jobs available within law firms and, in these tough economic times, more firms are discovering that it can save them big money to hire a freelance...
The Newest Trend For Paralegals: Self-Employment
A paralegal salary can vary based on many different factors, including location, the particular field of law you work in and what type of firm or company you work for. The latest statistics show a salary range of anywhere between $29,000 and...
Grow Your Divorce Business With The One Page Business Plan
Our guest contributor for today's article is Cynthia Riggs, MBA, also known as The Biz Diva. Her mission is to mentor women in business to take action to reach their highest, most fulfilling and profitable business potential. As a business...
Setting Up Your Legal Office: Some Helpful Advice
A legal office setup can seem daunting to some people; for others it may appear to be a fairly simple process. After all, going to law school and passing the Bar were the hard parts, right? How difficult could it possibly be to open up your own...
Tips For Marketing Your Divorce Practice
Marketing ideas are pretty much the same no matter what type of law practice you might have. Whether you’re a divorce attorney, working in business law or providing estate law advice, it all boils down to the same thing: getting your name out there...
Which Legal Careers Are Currently In Demand?
Careers in demand in the area of law may not be what you’d first think. The most attractive areas, such as criminal law and family law, are heavily populated and it can be difficult for young lawyers just starting out to make headway there. But...
Opening A Law Franchise May Be Your Key To Success
The best franchises to be involved with these days are law franchises. This is an up and coming area of the legal profession and represents both a great alternative for those who cannot afford traditional legal services and a great way for new...
What Type Of Law Business Should I Start?
Types of businesses can be as varied as types of individual lawyers, mediators and independent paralegals, so if you are considering setting up a law business, you may want to stop and look at all of your options before you take that first step....
How To Succeed In The Business Of Law
Learning how to succeed in business is important for any professional, and lawyers, mediators and independent paralegals are no exception. Despite all of the hard work you put in at law school, that diploma isn’t an automatic pass directly to...
Understanding The Aspects of Family Law
Children and divorce can be a tough subject and it is just one of many different issues that attorneys may have to deal with if they choose the area of the law that covers all aspects of the family. It’s not a legal specialty that’s for everyone,...