Paralegals who are seeking more freedom and independence may want to consider an alternative paralegal career – becoming an Independent Paralegal (IP). Whereas a paralegal works soley under the supervision of a lawyer, an IP provides legal document...
For many years it was popular opinion that becoming an attorney was a great path to success and wealth. The Great Recession of 2008 brought big changes that challenged this long-held notion. There were layoffs, hiring freezes, and reduced...
Many legal professionals working for a law firm or corporation dream of striking out on their own and becoming their own boss. Or perhaps you already have a legal business and are looking for ways to add value and revenue. If you are in either of...
As a continuation of our last blog, Paralegal Job Market Challenges, Pamela Starr, “Virtual Paralegal Extraordinaire”, shares more with us about the advantages of owning a paralegal business, and tips for thriving in today's marketplace. Pamela,...
I recently had the chance to talk with Pamela Starr, “Virtual Paralegal Extraordinaire”, who owns a virtual paralegal service called StarrParalegals, providing support to attorneys. She also offers a program called Sessions with a Starr, where she...
The paralegal profession began nearly 50 years ago to assist attorneys with their growing caseloads, and also made access to legal assistance more available to those who might not be able to afford a lawyer. The paralegal profession was officially...
Christine Marinkovich, CEO of her own Divorce With Dignity business, always knew she wanted to be a legal professional. Due to life events, that dream was put on hold for more than a decade. But after her thirteen-year marriage ended, she pursued...
In many ways, the industry for lawyers and paralegals struggle the most to increase exposure and differentiate themselves from others in the field. In fact, most lawyers and paralegals will admit that the hardest part of their profession is...
Sometimes the hardest part about the holidays is getting back into the swing of things afterward. Exhaustion sets in and it is difficult to get focused on going back to work. In reality, many small business owners struggle with the sweep into the...
Seven Ways to Stay Productive During the Holidays "The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time." — Joe Girard The holidays are upon us again – and this is no time to let your mind wander and your...
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