Paralegal Tips!

Paralegal Tips:

1. Slowly build a reference library (click links below for ideas):

2. Become a Microsoft Word expert. Use YouTube to check out teaching videos for “Microsoft Word Basic Skills” as well as “Microsoft Word Advanced Skills”.

3. Knowledge of email protocols & etiquette for the law firm. Click Here for 10 Tips!

4. Develop research skills. Begin by utilizing Google for much of your Paralegal Career research.

5. Type accurately and quickly. Search for typing tests online. Practice, practice, practice to build your speed.

6. Learn to listen to detail very closely. You will need this skill when listening to your attorneys, clients, witnesses & experts.

7. Develop time management and organizational skills. Paralegals are the Administrative Professionals in the law firm, government agency, corporation, etc. Two of my favorite ways to organize my day are: (1) a “to do list”; and (2) a calendar. Become familiar with Google Calendar.

8. You must possess problem solving abilities.

 

By 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.

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