Well-known Texas Senior Paralegal and Adjunct Paralegal Instructor Toya Walker Discusses Her Successful and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Toya J. Walker serves as the compliance, labor and employment, and senior litigation...
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What is the division of labor between an attorney and a legal recruiter in the job search?
Q: I am interested in working with a legal recruiter but would like to get a better sense of the division of...
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Well-known Michigan Paralegal Dawn Draper Discusses Her Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Dawn Draper owns and operates The Virtual Paralegal, based in beautiful Northern...
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Should I apply to a law firm even if I do not meet all of the requirements listed in the job posting?
Answer:It depends on the requirements that you meet and the ones you do not. Generally speaking, the more...
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I just made a lateral move and am unhappy where I'm at after 6 months. Should I move?
Answer: Moving to a new city and starting a new job can be incredibly hard and stressful -especially when...
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Can I lateral up?
Summary: Many say that it is much easier to move from a big firm to a small firm than it is to move from a...
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I am a senior associate with about $80,000 in portable business. Is that good enough?
There are a lot of factors that ultimately determine whether your portable book is “good enough” for the...
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What are the major advantages and disadvantages of moving to an in-house position from a law firm?
Answer: Of course, whether the in-house path is better or worse for you than your current law firm path...
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Paralegal Dana Fortier Discusses Her Virtual Legal Support for Small Law Firms and Solo Attorneys
Professional Overview Dana Fortier owns and operates Your Branch Office in Novi, Michigan. She provides...
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Paralegal Brett Lockwood Discusses His Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Brett Lockwood owns and operates Lockwood Paralegal Firm in Ontario, Canada. He is a...
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Paralegal Suzanne Bemrose Discusses Her Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Suzanne Bemrose is a partner at Bellum Legal in Whit by, Ontario, Canada. She is a...
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Dan McIntyre Discusses His Exceptional Paralegal and Consulting Services for Tenants
Professional Overview Dan McIntyre owns and runs Dan McIntyre Paralegal and Consulting Services based in...
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As a third year corporate attorney looking to transfer to real estate, how should I approach this?
Answer: We are currently in a real estate attorney boom, so right now is the perfect time to make this...
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Jamie Collins: One Litigation Paralegal, Writer & Blogger Extraordinaire
Professional Overview Jamie L. Collins assumes her role each day as a litigation paralegal for the small,...
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Can You Share Some Insight Regarding the Pay Scale of Mid-size Firms?
Answer: There are a number of benefits to lateraling to a mid-sized firm, but keep in mind that not all...
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Well-known New York Paralegal Ana Pierro Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Ana Pierro serves as an expert in regulatory change management for a large financial...
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Is It Possible to Transition to a Law Firm in a City Where I Have No Personal Ties?
Answer: It certainly is possible, but you will need to make a strong case for why you are looking to move...
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As a Third Year Associate, How Do I Select the Right Recruiter for Me?
Answer: Unlike many situations in life where you must rely on your instincts, there are actually some rules to...
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Does the Fact That I’ve Changed Law Firms a Couple Times Already Affect My Chances of Being Able to Lateral to a New One Now?
Answer:Yes, the number of times you have moved can certainly affect how viable of a lateral candidate you are...
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Senior Litigation Paralegal Beth King Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Beth L. King, RP, serves as a senior litigation paralegal at Vestas-American Wind...
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Do I Have to Reveal My Current Salary to a Firm with Whom I Am Interviewing?
Answer: You don’t have to, but it is recommended to do so if asked, for the obvious reason that you don’t...
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Well-known Paralegal Tina Keller Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career with Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
Professional Overview Tina M. Keller, ACP, serves as a litigation paralegal for Sacramento County District...
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Clearspire’s Revolutionary Journey from a Virtual Law Firm to a Legal Services Company
Clearspire, the virtual law firm that made headlines last year with its revolutionary moves of opening...
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Is it a good idea to list "X" on my resume interests section?
Answer: The “Interests” or “Activities” section on a resume serves a couple important functions, the...
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Can I count alternative portable business with my regular portable business?
Answer: The short answer is “yes.”For background, see my prior article on “Calculating Portable...
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Senior Corporate Paralegal Brian Haberly Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Brian Haberly, RP®, serves as a senior corporate paralegal for Infoblox Inc. in...
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Chere Estrin, CEO of Paralegal Knowledge Institute, has the “Midas Touch” in the Legal Field
Professional Overview Chere B. Estrin is president and co-founding member of the Organization of Legal...
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I got laid off and am willing to work anywhere. Why aren't firms considering me?
Answer: Think of finding your ideal job a little like finding a mate. If you are willing to go just...
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Well-known Pennsylvania Paralegal Robert S. Hrouda Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Robert S. Hrouda, RP, serves as a litigation paralegal for Hangley Aronchick Segal...
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Should I look for other opportunities if my firm recently laid off staff?
Answer: Put simply, yes. Looking into other possibilities is certainly not an overreaction to this...
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