The Nice Law Firm – Perks and Benefits Make a Law Firm Great ! But what type of benefits and perks are attractive to a potential employee? And do management and mutual respect also play a role in the overall contentment of all parties involved (employer and employees)?… Continue reading The Nice Law Firm – Perks and Benefits Make a Law Firm Great !
Author: Leslie Williams
Leslie Sansone Williams is a #1 International Best Selling author of "Legal Break-In" and the author of the "Paralegal Career Secrets BlackBook" (pdf). She is the creator of the Paralegal Inner Circle Class, Cover Letter Secrets Class & Job Hunt Kit Class. Her podcast, Paralegal Coffee Talk is available on Spotify. Leslie shares her Paralegal career knowledge via regular videos on the Paralegal Coffee Talk page on Facebook.
Leslie has 31+ years experience in the paralegal, publishing & marketing careers. She has worked in the following areas of law: condemnation litigation, probate, estate planning, personal injury (catastrophic and medical malpractice), administrative law, franchise law, professional regulation, zoning, automobile dealership franchise law and business litigation.
A Day in the Life of a Paralegal
A Day in the Life of a Paralegal Leslie has worked as a paralegal for over 27 years. But, what did she do exactly? Well, spend some time listening to Leslie describe what a typical day is like for the paralegal. #1 Bestselling Book: Legal Break-In – How to Get That Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Paralegal
Fear, Doubt and Your Past Stopping You From Pursuing the Paralegal Career?
Fear, Doubt and Your Past Stopping You From Pursuing the Paralegal Career? Failure is a-ok. The valley is where you learn the greatest lessons. Investigate thoroughly whether a career is right for you. You have to begin traveling down the path to explore properly. Jump! If the path is not a fit, change paths. It… Continue reading Fear, Doubt and Your Past Stopping You From Pursuing the Paralegal Career?
4 Concerns About the Paralegal Career
4 Concerns About the Paralegal Career 1. Can’t afford the tuition for a paralegal degree in an ABA approved college. 2. Unaware of the skills needed to enter the paralegal career. 3. Belief that there’s only ONE way to enter the paralegal career. 4. Afraid you might not have what it takes. #1 Bestselling Book:… Continue reading 4 Concerns About the Paralegal Career
8 Ways to Make an Impression in a Paralegal Interview
8 Ways to Make an Impression in a Paralegal Interview 1. Smile. 2. Be prepared. Research the law firm as well as the attorney you will interview with (if possible). What type of law does the law firm practice? How are you a fit for this position? On Google, research the top 20 interview questions… Continue reading 8 Ways to Make an Impression in a Paralegal Interview
Visualize Your Paralegal Dream Job
Visualize Your Paralegal Dream Job 1. Write down your dream or goal(s). 2. Try out an entry level position without incurring debt (school loans). 3. Take the time to discover your God-given gifts. What are you passionate about? 4. Write down all of your current skills. 5. What type of work do you NOT want… Continue reading Visualize Your Paralegal Dream Job
7 Reasons Paralegals are Needed
7 Reasons Paralegals are Needed Attorney needs administrative assistance (clerical, organization, phones). Expertise the paralegal brings to the table. Diversion – Go between the client and the attorney. Communication – attorneys like to discuss and bounce ideas off of their staff. Attorney needs an assistant to work out strategy with. Paralegal, Legal Assistant & Legal… Continue reading 7 Reasons Paralegals are Needed
3 Essential Foundation Skills for the Entry Level Paralegal
3 Essential Foundation Skills for the Entry Level Paralegal 1. Typing (60-65 wpm). 2. Proofreading (never rely on Spellcheck alone!) 3. Microsoft Word Advanced Skills. #1 Bestselling Book: Legal Break-In – How to Get That Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal Job! Available on Amazon.
Each Step Into the Paralegal Career is Ordered
Each Step Into the Paralegal Career is Ordered All of your steps are ordered by God, however, along the way we can still feel: Overwhelmed. Fearful. Skills are limited. Barriers are limiting us. #1 Bestselling Book: Legal Break-In – How to Get That Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal Job! Available on Amazon.
10 Paralegal Job Descriptions
10 Paralegal Job Descriptions Corporate Paralegal (Nascar, Amazon, Wal-Mart, Oil & Gas Companies, for instance) Estate Planning & Probate Family Law Immigration Law Intellectual Property Law (Patent & Trademark Law) Litigation Paralegal Real Estate Paralegal Bankruptcy Paralegal Employment Law Paralegal Personal Injury Paralegal #1 Bestselling Book: Legal Break-In – How to Get That Legal Secretary,… Continue reading 10 Paralegal Job Descriptions