The Paralegals on Fire podcast show is hosted by Ann Pearson, former paralegal and paralegal manager, turned entrepreneur. Join us each week to get actionable strategies to fast-track your paralegal career. We're going to do that with informative interviews, behind the curtain tips from management, and solo episodes where we take deep dives into areas that matter most to paralegals. Our mission is to give you tangible things that you can walk away with each week that add value to your parale ...
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Lessons Learned from Washington State's LLLT Program
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In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire podcast, guest host Linda Odermott delves into Washington State's Limited License Legal Technicians (LLLT) program. She discusses its inception, aimed at improving access to affordable family law services, and the challenges it faced, including political opposition and complex requirements. Despite initial …
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An Easy Way to Get Comfortable Using ChatGPT - Guest Host Kristy Medo
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In this exciting episode, Kristy Medo dives into the basics of artificial intelligence, specifically tailored to beginners with no prior experience. She discusses her personal journey with AI tools like ChatGPT, sharing insights on how to navigate and utilize these digital advancements effectively. Kristy compares the transformative potential of AI…
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Paralegal Wellness to Reduce Burnout
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In this episode, Ann delves into the correlation between physical wellness and reducing burnout. By emphasizing the importance of prioritizing physical health, she provides practical tips and strategies to mitigate the effects of prolonged stress. From the significance of sleep to the benefits of strength training and grounding, Ann offers actionab…
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Paralegal Licensing by the Numbers - With Linda Odermott
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In this episode, Linda Odermott joins as a Guest Host for the podcast. Linda discusses the importance of paralegal licensing and its impact on the legal profession. She shares insights on the evolving landscape of paralegal licensing programs. Linda is an NFPA certified paralegal, an RP, and an Oregon certified paralegal. She has extensive experien…
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Don't Give up on Finding the Paralegal Job of Your Dreams
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Are you stuck in a paralegal position that you don't like and wondering if you even want to be a paralegal? What if it's not the paralegal career and it's more about the practice area you're working in or the team you're working with? In this podcast episode, it's a replay from a couple of years ago that you're going to want to listen to for some i…
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How to Network and Stand Out to an Employer as a Paralegal Student
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Episode Summary: The Paralegals on Fire podcast features guest host Kristy Medo, a paralegal student sharing actionable strategies for current paralegal students or recent graduates entering the field. Kristy draws from her experience transitioning from the wellness industry to pursuing a paralegal career and landing a remote paralegal position. Sh…
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Curiosity is a Paralegal Superpower
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In this episode, Ann delves into the power of curiosity as a paralegal superpower and its role in driving success in the legal profession. Drawing from her own experiences as a paralegal and paralegal manager, Ann emphasizes the importance of curiosity in fostering problem-solving skills, embracing a growth mindset, and utilizing technology to enha…
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Paralegals: Be the Go-To Person for AI to Future-Proof Your Career!
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This podcast episode was also recorded as a video! You can watch it on the Paralegal Boot Camp's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Ns1i8kpeyQw Technology changes are an opportunity for paralegals to take the lead and be the go-to person on the legal team. AI is that time for paralegals now! Ann Pearson interviews Jim Sullivan, an attorney-turn…
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Billable Hours Are Not Just About One Number
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In this episode, Ann delves into the essential numbers that paralegals working in law firms with billable hour requirements must track. She breaks down the key metrics of utilization, realization, and productivity, offering valuable advice on how paralegals can improve these numbers and enhance their performance in a competitive legal environment. …
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Why Your Firm Didn't Counteroffer When You Put in Your Notice
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Be the first to get notified of the AI bootcamp by going here. Learn how to make money on the side by applying to develop a course here. In this episode, Ann delves into the delicate topic of receiving counteroffers from employers when attempting to transition to a new role. She shares personal experiences and insights to caution against seeking co…
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Be the first to get notified of the AI bootcamp by going here. Learn how to make money on the side by applying to develop a course here. If you're interested in guest hosting, reach out to Ann on LinkedIn here. In this episode, Ann delivers a series of exciting announcements, including a switch to Tuesday releases, the introduction of guest hosts o…
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You Made a Big Mistake at Work. Now what?
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In this episode, host Ann discusses the topic of making mistakes as a paralegal and how to handle them. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and assessing the mistake, notifying the attorney, fixing the mistake, and reflecting and learning from it. Pearson shares a cautionary tale of a secretary who tried to hide a mistake and the negativ…
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From Panic Mode Paralegal to Confident Case Strategist
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What is Panic Mode Paralegal? It's that state you're in when you're new to your career, you haven't had any kind of structured on-the-job training, the attorney brings you another last-minute piecemeal project that needs to be done, and you panic, wondering and guessing if you're doing it the right way or not. It doesn't have to be that way! In thi…
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Everything Doesn't Have to be a Rush Project
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Attorneys have a reputation for being procrastinators. We’ve all seen the memes and jokes about it. They’ve all seen them too. So we assume that’s just the way it is. It’s always been that way, and we have to get used to it. What if it didn’t have to be that way? Can you prevent all rush projects with what I’m going to talk about today? No. But wha…
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How to Get Promoted to a Paralegal Position
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Join the FREE live training Ann mentions in this episode, the Roadmap to 6-Figure Earnings: Insider Strategies for New Litigation Paralegals, here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/Roadmap In this episode, Ann shares actionable strategies for legal assistants or other legal professionals who want to get promoted to a paralegal position. She emphasize…
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Be Willing to Pivot for Career Growth - An Interview with Lewanda Franklin
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About the Guest: Lewanda Franklin is an experienced paralegal with over 20 years of experience in the legal field. She has worked in various practice areas, including family law, civil litigation, government affairs, and personal injury. Lewanda is known for her ability to pivot and adapt to different practice areas, continuously expanding her know…
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Can You Make Any Money as a Freelance Paralegal? An Interview with Jaclyn Foster
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Use Code "bootcamp" to get 10% off Jaclyn's 1 day live freelance paralegal marketing mastermind that's happening on April 8, 2024 at https://FreelanceParalegalMarketing.com. About the Guest(s): Jaclyn Foster is dedicated to empowering freelance paralegals nationwide, helping them achieve their entrepreneurial dreams in the legal industry. As a form…
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Episode Summary: In this episode, Ann provides quick resume tips to help paralegals in their job search. She emphasizes the importance of the name and format of the resume file, using numbers to showcase experience, keeping the resume length concise, using action verbs, and avoiding repetition of bullet points from previous positions. These tips wi…
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Let's do a 5-Day Paralegal Challenge
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Go to Paralegal-Bootcamp.com/challenge to join the challenge discussed in this episode. In this episode, Ann discusses the Paralegal Bootcamp's five-day challenge. Designed primarily for new litigation paralegals, this challenge aims to provide valuable tips and strategies to fast track their careers. Ann emphasizes the importance of mindset, manag…
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You Have a Right to Pursue Happiness - An Interview with Tony Sipp
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In this episode, Ann interviews Tony Sipp, Practice Assistant Director at Kirkland and Ellis. Tony shares his insights on knowing when it's time to make a career move and offers advice for paralegals considering a change. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing happiness and finding a job that aligns with your goals and values. Tony also discusses…
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A Paralegal Student Interviews Me
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In this episode, Ann is interviewed by paralegal student Kristy Medo. This was a class assignment for Kristy to interview someone and then present the interview to her class. Instead of just choosing to do a phone interview and use PowerPoint slides for her presentation to the class, Kristy reached out to Ann to see if she could take a step farther…
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You Are Worth More Than $15 Per Hour
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In this episode, Ann discusses the concerns paralegals have about their jobs being replaced by overseas virtual legal assistants and AI. She reassures listeners that the types of paralegal jobs that can be taken by overseas assistants are typically low-paying and repetitive tasks. Ann provides actionable strategies to protect paralegals' job securi…
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Your Paralegal Skills Can Lead to This - An Interview with Tea Godfrey
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Click here to view Teas' "10 Essential Tips for Paralegals to Ensure a Successful Process Service" About the Guest: Tea Godfrey is a former litigation paralegal who now owns her own company, Solid Serve Legal, where she provides process service and private investigation in the state of Oregon. With her background in litigation and her expertise in …
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BONUS Pitfall For New Paralegals to Avoid
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Announcement for our podcast listeners! The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is currently open for enrollment! This is the only online course and coaching program of its kind that walks litigation paralegals through every phase of a litigation case and cuts YEARS off your learning curve. It also includes monthly live group coaching calls with Ann Pea…
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Pitfall 5 - Quit the Profession Because of One Bad...
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Announcement for our podcast listeners! The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is currently open for enrollment! This is the only online course and coaching program of its kind that walks litigation paralegals through every phase of a litigation case and cuts YEARS off your learning curve. It also includes monthly live group coaching calls with Ann Pea…
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Pitfall 4 - Focus on the Number of Years
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Announcement for our podcast listeners! The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is currently open for enrollment! This is the only online course and coaching program of its kind that walks litigation paralegals through every phase of a litigation case and cuts YEARS off your learning curve. It also includes monthly live group coaching calls with Ann Pea…
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Pitfall 3 - Neglect Your Soft Skills
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Announcement for our podcast listeners! The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is currently open for enrollment! This is the only online course and coaching program of its kind that walks litigation paralegals through every phase of a litigation case and cuts YEARS off your learning curve. It also includes monthly live group coaching calls with Ann Pea…
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Pitfall 2 - Not Building a Professional Network
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Announcement for our podcast listeners! The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is currently open for enrollment! This is the only online course and coaching program of its kind that walks litigation paralegals through every phase of a litigation case and cuts YEARS off your learning curve. It also includes monthly live group coaching calls with Ann Pea…
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Announcement for our podcast listeners! The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is currently open for enrollment! This is the only online course and coaching program of its kind that walks litigation paralegals through every phase of a litigation case and cuts YEARS off your learning curve. It also includes monthly live group coaching calls with Ann Pea…
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Announcement for our podcast listeners! The Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp is currently open for enrollment! This is the only online course and coaching program of its kind that walks litigation paralegals through every phase of a litigation case and cuts YEARS off your learning curve. It also includes monthly live group coaching calls with Ann Pea…
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Bringing Awareness to Paralegal Disabilities (An Interview with Samantha Brillantino)
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About the Guest: Samantha Brillantino is a legal specialist at one of the largest medical technology companies in the world. She has been working in the legal industry since graduating from Salisbury University in 2017 and obtaining her ABA paralegal certificate in 2019. Samantha has faced challenges throughout her career due to her learning disabi…
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7 Litigation Tips to Kick Off 2024
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In this episode, Ann shares her top seven litigation tips for paralegals. She emphasizes the importance of getting up to speed quickly on new cases by reviewing all relevant documents and extracting key information into a players list, chronology, and master to-do list. She also discusses the essential software skills that every litigation paralega…
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The 5-Day Challenge for New Litigation Paralegals
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Sign up for the Paralegal Bootcamp challenge here! Ann announces a five-day challenge for new litigation paralegals to help you jumpstart your career in 2024. The challenge is free to participate in and starts on Saturday, January 20, with a live training session. Then, starting on Monday, each day of the challenge, participants will receive an ema…
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A 3-Step Plan for Litigation Paralegals in 2024
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Want to join our FREE 5-Day Challenge for New Litigation Paralegals? It's live on January 20, 2024! Learn more here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/challenge In this episode, Ann discusses the importance of litigation paralegals learning about ediscovery and how it can benefit their careers. She challenges the misconception that some paralegals may…
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In this episode, Ann celebrates the 100th episode of the Paralegals on Fire podcast and shares her top ten favorite tips and nuggets from previous episodes. Key Takeaways: Take ownership of your career and invest in career development. Share your knowledge and skills with others to elevate the paralegal profession. Keep a brag folder to track accom…
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Charting Paralegal Success - A Reflection on 2023
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In this episode, Ann discusses the importance of celebrating accomplishments and measuring progress in order to stay motivated and avoid feeling overwhelmed. She introduces the concept of "The Gap and The Gain" from the book by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Living in "The Gap" means constantly focusing on what hasn't been achieved yet, while…
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Paralegal to Compliance Officer: an Interview with Melissa Andrews
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About The Guest: Melissa Andrews is a former paralegal with over 15 years of experience in personal injury, family law, criminal law, and real estate. She transitioned from working in a law firm to becoming a virtual chief compliance officer and virtual chief privacy officer at Clearwater Security, specializing in healthcare compliance and privacy.…
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Paralegal Mentors Can Have Such a Big Impact
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In this episode, Ann interviews Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor. She discusses the importance of mentorship and the impact it can have on aspiring paralegals. Ashley also highlights the need for research on effective legal education for non-lawyers, particularly paralegals. She emphasizes the value of pra…
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You Have Unlimited Career Options
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In this episode, Ann discusses alternative career options for paralegals. She emphasizes that the skills acquired throughout a paralegal career open the door to unlimited employment opportunities. Ann also provides a step-by-step plan for evaluating and transitioning to a new career, including soul searching, career assessments, researching new fie…
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How to be a Rockstar Personal Injury Paralegal
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In this episode, Ann shares six steps to becoming a rock star personal injury paralegal. Get the PDF Download here that Ann mentions in the episode to get two bonus steps. Key Takeaways: Learn anatomy and medicine to better understand medical records and terminology. Know the statute of limitations for each case and remind attorneys as deadlines ap…
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Are you a legal assistant or a paralegal?
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Announcement: Do you know of someone who has taken their paralegal experience and moved into an entirely different career outside the legal industry? Contact Us Here. to discuss being interviewed on the podcast show. In this episode, Ann discusses the confusion and debate surrounding the use of the job titles "legal assistant" and "paralegal." Whil…
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Your Ask Me Anything Questions Answered
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In this episode, Ann answers questions from listeners in another "Ask Me Anything" format. She provides advice on various topics, including how to quickly gain knowledge in estate planning and probate, how to navigate a job search as an older worker, and how to overcome age bias in the hiring process. Ann offers practical tips and strategies to hel…
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This One Skill Can Make or Break a Paralegal Career
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In this episode, Ann emphasizes the importance of attention to detail in a paralegal's career. Attention to detail is a skill that can make or break a paralegal's success, regardless of their experience level. Ann shares anecdotes to illustrate the significance of attention to detail in the legal profession. She also provides actionable strategies …
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In this episode, Ann discusses practical solutions for overwhelmed paralegals seeking better time management. She advises conducting a week-long time audit to track tasks and distractions, then using the data to approach the attorney with a plan for increasing productivity and addressing overwhelm. Ann also suggests reading relevant books on time m…
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Your Most Important Role as a Trial Paralegal
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In this week's episode, Ann dedicates the show to listener M who reached out on Instagram. Anne dives into the role of an evidence manager during different trial phases, emphasizing the importance of staying organized, proactive, and prepared. Drawing from her own experiences, Anne shares valuable insights and lessons learned, highlighting the crit…
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Your Paralegal Manager Questions
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In this episode, Ann answers an "Ask Me Anything" question about managing paralegal teams. She dives into the characteristics of a good paralegal manager, emphasizing the importance of being a leader rather than just a boss. Ann shares her own experience in a paralegal management role and highlights the significance of having a paralegal background…
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In this eppisode, Ann answers listener questions, offering valuable advice to paralegals looking to fast-track their careers. She shares insights on handling mistakes, improving relationships with attorneys, and considering a chapter two in one's career. Ann also provides tips on starting a virtual paralegal business and offers a sneak peek into a …
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Finding Your Confident Voice as a New Paralegal
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In this episode, Ann discusses the importance of finding your confident voice as a paralegal. She emphasizes that true confidence is not just about acting confident, but about actually feeling confident in your interactions with attorneys. Ann explains that having confidence is crucial for success in your career, as it allows you to speak up when s…
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Your Billable Hours Matter More Than You Think
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In this episode, Ann discusses the importance of billable hours from a management perspective. She emphasizes that exceeding billable hour goals is crucial for career advancement and job security. Pearson explains how low billable hours can impact salary and job security, and offers advice on how paralegals can increase their billable work. She als…
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3 Tips for Drafting Billable Time Entries
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In this episode, Ann shares three quick tips for drafting billable time entries. Key Takeaways: Change your mindset about billable time and view it as an integral part of your job responsibilities. Familiarize yourself with all the features and functions of your timekeeping software to streamline the process of entering billable time. Ensure that y…
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