Attorney at Work

JULY 8, 2021

Instead, assess whether hiring a paralegal can fill the need. Reasons Why It’s Better to Hire Paralegals Than Lawyers. Paralegals cost less than lawyers. Many firm owners seem to forget that paralegals can be as much of a profit center as the best grinder lawyer. You’ll find that in most practice areas it can.

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Ward Blawg

OCTOBER 4, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 31, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 30, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 24, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 18, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 10, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These strategies include delegating non-billable tasks to remote paralegals for flexible support when necessary. By taking on various supervised, substantive legal tasks , experienced paralegals can greatly reduce lawyers’ workloads and increase their availability for billable hours. Can paralegals work remotely?

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Clio

OCTOBER 23, 2024

But the boundless opportunity presented by AI also raises questions for legal professionals: namely, will AI replace paralegals? According to the 2024 Legal Trends Report , 69% of hourly billable work performed by paralegals could be automated by AI. Will AI replace paralegals? AI will not replace paralegals.

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CaseFox

JUNE 22, 2023

Paralegal vs Lawyer Who, What, How The legal world is wide and multifaceted. In this blog we will talk about paralegal vs lawyer and paralegal vs attorney. It will help you understand the role of lawyers, paralegals and attorneys and how they are different. The education requirements for lawyers and paralegal varies.

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Legal IT Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, National Association of Licensed Paralegals Artificial Intelligence is already making itself felt in the legal sector. Just a few months ago, English judges were given […] The post Guest Post: The Impact of AI on Paralegals – Preparing for the Future appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Paralegal burnout can cripple your mental health. Learn how you can find a way out of burnout—including alternative careers for paralegals.

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Clio

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the legal industry of today, a paralegal must stay on top of their game. CLE classes are an excellent vehicle for paralegals who want to stay abreast of the latest in legal developments, technology, and vital paralegal skills. Are you a paralegal who would like to quickly level up your skills and knowledge?

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Attorney at Work

JULY 19, 2023

Paralegals and AI: This is the time to focus on things artificial intelligence tools cannot do; therein lies job security. The post Paralegals Worry: Will We Lose Our Jobs to Artificial Intelligence? Advice from Sensei Enterprises. appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Kathryn Tewson was a little-known paralegal when, on Jan. 24, she was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. That day, she published a scathing series of tweets recounting her investigation of DoNotPay , the company that describes itself as “the world’s first robot lawyer.”

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Paralegal Kathryn Tewson On Her Quest for Accountability from DoNotPay. Interestingly, another top episode was my interview with the three founders of Casetext — before they announced their $650 million acquisition by Thomson Reuters. LexFusion’s Joe Borstein and Casey Flaherty on the 2022 Legal Market in Review.

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Legal Talk Network

DECEMBER 3, 2020

On the latest Paralegal Voice, host Carl Morrison interviews MSgt. Albert Perez Oyola about paralegal training paths in the military and specializations in military law. Perez Oyola explains that paralegals are still military personnel and are trained and even combat-ready when necessary depending on their assignments.

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Legal Practice Intelligence

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

a leading provider of automated trademark docketing software, is excited to announce the acquisition of the customers of WeberMark LLC, a Denver-based trademark paralegal support services firm known. Alt Legal, Inc.,

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Above the Law - Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

” The following week on my podcast, I interviewed Kathryn Tewson , the paralegal who had published the claims against DoNotPay after testing several of its tools.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 29, 2023

Overview of Regulation Since 2007, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has regulated paralegals alongside lawyers. Pursuant to LSO regulation, paralegals can provide specified legal services independent of lawyers.(1) A paralegal diploma is a prerequisite to writing the licensing exam.

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Clio

MARCH 6, 2024

At any time, personal injury paralegals might be juggling upwards of 100 personal injury files—all at different stages of the legal process. A good way to do so is by creating your own personal injury paralegal checklist, which can be an indispensable tool that significantly improves efficiency.

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Kevin O'Keefe

AUGUST 25, 2023

He says it’s especially helpful for paralegals or associates. “It’s not, ‘Here’s the advice I’d give a client,’” Winston Weinberg, a co-founder of Harvey, told the Times. It’s, ‘How can I filter this information quickly so I can reach the advice level?’ You still need the decision maker.”

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Lawmatics

MARCH 28, 2023

They say behind every great lawyer is a great paralegal…. While not all lawyers have paralegals, also known as legal assistants, they are without a doubt a game-changer for lawyers juggling multiple cases and deadlines. And while they may not have a law degree, paralegals are often just as knowledgeable as their attorney counterparts.

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CaseFox

JUNE 22, 2023

Paralegal vs Lawyer Who, What, How The legal world is wide and multifaceted. In this blog we will talk about paralegal vs lawyer and paralegal vs attorney. It will help you understand the role of lawyers, paralegals and attorneys and how they are different. The education requirements for lawyers and paralegal varies.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The post Understanding Law Firm Bonuses: A Simpler Bonus Structure for Associates, Paralegals and You appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers. Brooke Lively | Consider rolling out a new bonus structure designed for the greater good of the entire firm.

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Legally Speaking

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Rob Dudley, Head of Employability & Engagement at BARBRI The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has streamlined the journey for anyone making the transition from paralegal to solicitor, but this move still requires a strategic approach.

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Legal Talk Network

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Every October 23rd, National Paralegal Day is observed to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of paralegals. Attorneys and judges who bear ultimate responsibility for paralegals’ work put significant trust in their expertise and efficiency.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Younger associates and paralegals tend to be most enthusiastic about the technology while firm leadership lags. Looking ahead, Schafer expects to expand ClearBrief’s features to assist paralegals along with corporate attorneys beyond litigation. So that’s kind of where we’re, where we’re headed.

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 18, 2024

“By bringing Outlook into the product, we’re able to wrap a lot of those workflows that an attorney, a paralegal or somebody else might want that are legal specific right into that application.” ” A particular strength of the Centerbase platform, Joyner said, is its automated time capture.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 25, 2023

While some paralegals are excited about low-level tasks being taken over by generative AI, others are worried about the impact on their billable hours—or the stability of their roles within law firms.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Alt Legal, a company that provides software for automated trademark docketing, is expanding into providing trademark paralegal services through the acquisition of WeberMark. Alt Legal will now offer paralegal services under the brand Alt Legal Assist, to supplement its flagship docketing and monitoring products.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 5, 2022

The owner is generally doing attorney work, paralegal work, picking up the office manager duties, marketing and even bookkeeping. You hire a paralegal who answers the phones, does paralegal work, and makes sure you have printer paper. When your firm starts, employees (you especially) wear numerous hats.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 28, 2022

Location, professional atmosphere, private offices, paralegal support, networking opportunities. Paralegal support. Some centers offer paralegal staff who can assist with everything from basic administrative tasks to legal research. These are all important considerations when shopping for a legal shared office space.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Will AI replace jobs now performed by lawyers, paralegals and law librarians? Some firms are already developing inhouse training programs on understanding and using AI and some vendors are developing training of their own. Founded or unfounded, fears continue of AI-driven job losses.

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Future Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2023

It, in fact, gives me the power of BigLaw without the thousands of dollars and hours required to build a whole team of law clerks, associate lawyers, secretaries, paralegals, and other persons that BigLaw uses to generate legal content.

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Kevin O'Keefe

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Most lawyers are at least aware of AI, and many see its potential.”

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