Bästa Ann Pearson podcaster (2025)

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Do You Want to Survive or Thrive? 19:32

23d ago19:32

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the 'Paralegals on Fire' podcast, host Ann Pearson delves into strategies for thriving in a paralegal career versus merely surviving. She shares her insights from years of training paralegals, highlighting the distinguishable traits between those who excel and those who just get by. Ann also discusses her current…

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Want to Enjoy Your Paralegal Job More? Find Your Niche! 23:30

2M ago23:30

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Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of the Paralegals on Fire Podcast Show, host Ann Pearson shares an inspiring conversation with Lisa Abbey in this episode of Paralegals on Fire. Lisa, a seasoned paralegal specialist at the U.S. Attorney's Office, discusses her passion for the profession, emphasizing continuous learning and finding one'…

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Legal Rebel With a Cause - An Interview With Sateesh Nori 24:08

3M ago24:08

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About the Guest(s): Sateesh Nori is a multifaceted professional renowned in the legal field. He is a lawyer, law professor, and author, serving as a Senior Legal Innovation Strategist at Just-Tech LLC. With a substantial career spanning two decades, Sateesh has dedicated his efforts to representing tenants across New York City through various legal…

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Listener Q&A About Creating Courses 21:17

4M ago21:17

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Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Paralegals on Fire Podcast, Ann Pearson shares her personal journey from working as a full-time paralegal manager to becoming the CEO of her own paralegal training business. Ann offers an honest look at the emotional and financial challenges that come with leaving a stable job with benefits and job …

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Minnesota's Legal Paraprofessional Program Expands Access to Justice 13:04

4M ago13:04

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Episode Summary: This episode of the Paralegals on Fire Podcast, hosted by Linda Odermott, takes listeners through Minnesota's innovative strides in enhancing access to justice through the Legal Paraprofessional Program (LPPS). Designed to boost the representation rate among underserved communities, the LPPS has already transitioned from a pilot to…

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This Is Not the Solution For New Paralegals Who Can't Find a Job 14:14

4M ago14:14

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Ann Pearson shares essential advice for paralegals considering the leap into freelance work. She underscores the importance of building a strong foundation first, highlighting why paralegals with fewer than five years of experience may not yet have the reputation or client base needed to thrive independently. Ann a…

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Clearing Up the Confusion About the Ads For Remote Paralegal Jobs 12:58

4M ago12:58

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Ann addresses a compelling question from Habiba, a Pakistan-based paralegal looking to transition to working for the U.S. legal market remotely. Ann explores the challenges foreign-trained legal professionals face when seeking remote paralegal roles in the United States. This candid discussion touches on the nuance…

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What To Do When You're Not Ready To Retire, But You're Tired Of the Long Work Hours 15:05

5M ago15:05

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In this episode of Paralegals on Fire, Ann Pearson answers a question submitted by one of her longtime email subscribers—a seasoned litigation paralegal with nearly four decades of experience who's ready for a change but not quite ready to retire. Drawing from her own background and insights from the industry, Ann offers practical advice on career …

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Why This State Supreme Court Justice Wanted the Job Might Surprise You 32:57

5M ago32:57

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Guest host, Linda Odermott, joins us for another great interview in her Paralegal Real Talk contributing series, where she gives us a deep dive into the latest happenings with paralegal licensing, access to justice, and the impact on the paralegal profession. In this episode, Linda interviews Colorado State Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart. Justi…

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Episode 155: How Much Is Your "Free" Time Worth? 12:18

5M ago12:18

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Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ In this episode, Ann dives into the critical topic of why paralegals should stop working for free and highlights ways to ensure their talents are valued appropriately. Kicking off with an introd…

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Episode 154: I Hate to Be the Bad Guy - But Billing Your Time is Part of Your Job 18:48

5M ago18:48

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Why does it seem like your supervisor cares so much about getting your billable hours in on time? I get it - billing your time can be a drag. But it is your job. I'm going to be the bad guy for this episode. Stick with me! Billable hours can also be a powerful career tool! Tune in to learn: Why your time entries are under the microscope every month…

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Episode 153: Avoid These Or Risk Stalling Your Paralegal Career 31:36

6M ago31:36

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What's *really* holding back your paralegal career? Spoiler alert: It's probably not your boss. In this solo episode, I'm diving into five sneaky career stallers that might be quietly sabotaging your growth—and what to do about them. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this episode is your wake-up call to shift gears and reignite you…

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Episode 152: 5 Things Every Litigation Paralegal Should Know Before Their First Trial 20:03

6M ago20:03

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Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ Going to trial for the first time as a litigation paralegal? Deep breaths! This episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 most important things that every litigation paralegal shoul…

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Episode 151: Paralegal Mistakes - How to Recover and Grow After Them 14:55

7M ago14:55

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The AI Boot Camp for Legal Professionals is open for enrollment! Go to ai-trainingbootcamp.com to learn more! In this solo episode, Ann talks about paralegal mistakes. Let's face it: mistakes happen. Especially when you're new in your paralegal career - or juggling a dozen high-priority tasks at once. We all make mistakes. What matters most is how …

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Episode 150: The 4 B's of a Well-Rounded Paralegal 22:38

7M ago22:38

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Announcement: Join Ann in the free AI Masterclass on Saturday, April 19th: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/ai-masterclass In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Christina West, a seasoned paralegal and blogger. Ann and Christina discuss the significance of becoming a well-rounded paralegal, drawing from Christina's diverse expe…

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Episode 149: Imagine a World Where Everyone Has Access to Justice: An Interview with Michael Houlberg 44:18

8M ago44:18

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Episode Summary: Join guest host Linda Odermott as she interviews Michael Houlberg, Director of Special Projects at the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS). IAALS is a national, independent research organization that innovates and advances solutions that make our justice system more just. They believe that justice and…

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Episode 148: Paralegal Career Tips + An Invitation to Join Me 17:53

8M ago17:53

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Sign up for the five-day Bootcamp Challenge at https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/challenge In this episode, Ann announces an exciting opportunity—a free five-day Bootcamp Challenge starting soon—offering paralegals a chance to fast-track their career growth easily and effectively. She curates six insightful tips, compiled from top paralegal minds, des…

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Episode 147: There Is No Failure If You Don't Quit - An Interview with Kat Bell 28:46

9M ago28:46

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If you want to watch the video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8Ro8P0SLV3E "There is no failure if you don't quit," is a recurring lesson in Kat's life, driving her to face challenges head-on and adapt to achieve her goals. In this interview, Kat shares: The powerful story behind why she's taking on this challenge How she overcame adversity,…

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Episode 146: Want to Instantly Lower Your Stress? An Interview with Paralegal, Vincent Ascolese 28:47

9M ago28:47

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About the Guest: Vincent Ascolese graduated from St. John's University in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, an ABA approved program. He is a current Paralegal Association of New Jersey member, a previous member of the Board to the New Jersey Paralegal Convention, and a previous member of the Paralegal Committee of the New Jersey S…

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Episode 145: A Lesson From Alaska's Community Justice Workers - An Interview With Nikole Nelson 23:07

9M ago23:07

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Watch the video Interview Here. About the Guest: Nikole Nelson is the founding CEO of Frontline Justice and former Executive Director of the Alaska Legal Services Corporation. She has dedicated 25 years to enhancing access to justice, especially in rural communities, by developing innovative legal aid solutions that are community-led and people-cen…

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Episode 144: An AI Interview About Career Strategies 13:53

10M ago13:53

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Feeling left behind while you watch AI transform the legal industry? Learn AI from the Paralegal Boot Camp. This week, Ann introduces a groundbreaking discussion about AI's role in redefining the paralegal profession. Pulling in content generated by AI tools, this episode delves into how AI technologies are reshaping traditional legal tasks and wha…

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Episode 143: Paralegal Trends for 2025 22:45

10M ago22:45

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Sign up for the AI Bootcamp here! Welcome to 2025! In this episode, Ann dives into the landscape of the paralegal profession in the year 2025, exploring the current and predicted trends that will shape the roles and opportunities for paralegals. Ann critiques some misleading portrayals of the profession found in various articles and emphasizes the …

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Episode 142: Now is the Time to Embrace AI Tools 15:44

11M ago15:44

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Feeling left behind while you watch AI transform the legal industry? Learn AI from the Paralegal Boot Camp. In this episode, Ann delves into the critical importance of career security over job security for legal professionals. As she prepares to launch the "AI Bootcamp" on January 20th, Ann shares invaluable advice on embracing new technology trend…

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Episode 141: The Paralegal Playbook - 10 Career-Boosting Principles 47:34

12M ago47:34

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View the Paralegal Bootcamp Cyber Deal Week here Watch the video of the 10 Career-Boosting Principles Webinar here In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire podcast, Ann Pearson provides paralegals with ten career-boosting principles aimed at elevating their professional lives. Celebrating her journey from a paralegal to founder of Paralegal Boot C…

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Episode 140: Utah's LLP Program 20:42

12M ago20:42

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In this episode, Linda Odermott delves into the evolving landscape of the legal profession, focusing on regulatory reforms aimed at mitigating the access to justice (A2J) crisis. Linda brings to light essential discussions surrounding the profession's impact on justice accessibility, noting that in 75% of cases, one side is self-represented. She re…

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Episode 139: Paralegal Time Management or Attention Management? 13:25

1y ago13:25

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Join the Paralegal Playbook: 10 Career-Boosting Principles Webinar here! View the episode on time management mentioned in the episode here! This episode puts the spotlight on career-boosting principles tailored for paralegals. Mark your calendars for an exclusive free webinar on November 20th, titled "Paralegal Playbook: 10 Career Boosting Principl…

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Episode 138: Take Ownership of Your Work 8:33

1y ago8:33

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In this episode, learn how taking complete ownership—not just completing tasks—can elevate your professional standing. Explore why ownership builds trust with attorneys, how it enhances job security and opens doors for career progression, and practical ways to implement this mindset in your daily work. By adopting a proactive approach and focusing …

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Episode 137: Real Talk About Arizona's Paralegal Licensing Program 16:55

1y ago16:55

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In this episode, guest host Linda Odermott delve into regulatory reforms in the legal profession. Linda discusses significant changes, including the introduction of regulatory sandboxes in states like Arizona, which allow for innovative legal services to be tested in a controlled environment. The episode highlights Arizona's initiatives to improve …

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Episode 136: Avoid These Communication Mistakes 19:47

1y ago19:47

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You can find the episode mentioned, Episode 23: A Refresher of the 7 C's of Paralegal Communication here! In this episode, Ann discusses seven common communication mistakes paralegals should avoid. Drawing from her experiences and insights from hiring managers and HR professionals, Ann emphasizes the importance of effective communication in the leg…

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Episode 135: Attorney Reveals the 3 Must-Have Skills for Paralegals 18:18

1y ago18:18

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Learn more about the Litigation Associate Training here: https://LitigatorLaunchPad.com In this episode, Ann Pearson interveiws Olivia Saint Clair Long, a managing partner at her Illinois law firm. They explore the critical traits that contribute to the success of paralegals and associates, emphasizing attention to detail, effective communication, …

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Episode 134: Lessons Learned from Washington State's LLLT Program 16:41

1y ago16:41

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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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Episode 133: An Easy Way to Get Comfortable Using ChatGPT - Guest Host Kristy Medo 23:43

1y ago23:43

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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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Episode 132: Paralegal Wellness to Reduce Burnout 26:59

1y ago26:59

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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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Episode 131: Paralegal Licensing by the Numbers - With Linda Odermott 17:36

1+ y ago17:36

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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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Episode 130: Don't Give up on Finding the Paralegal Job of Your Dreams 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

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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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Episode 129: How to Network and Stand Out to an Employer as a Paralegal Student 18:33

1+ y ago18:33

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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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Episode 128: Curiosity is a Paralegal Superpower 18:39

1+ y ago18:39

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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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Episode 127: Be the Go-To Paralegal for AI to Future-Proof Your Career! 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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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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Episode 126: Billable Hours Are Not Just About One Number 20:20

1+ y ago20:20

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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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Episode 125: Why the Firm Didn't Counteroffer When You Put in Your Notice 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

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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 counteroffers solely for a salary increase and highlights the potential pitfalls of this strategy. By analyzing the reasons why firms might…

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Episode 124: Some big announcements! 12:16

1+ y ago12:16

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The AI Boot Camp for Legal Professionals is open! Learn more about this online AI training for paralegals and associates. Are you a paralegal who wants to skip the learning curve and kickstart your career? The Paralegal Boot Camp offers online courses to fast-track your paralegal career and cut YEARS off the typical learning curve that most new par…

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Episode 123: You Made a Big Mistake at Work. Now what? 17:03

1+ y ago17:03

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Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ 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 at…

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Episode 122: From Panic Mode Paralegal to Confident Case Strategist 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

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Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ 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 pi…

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Everything Doesn't Have to be a Rush Project 14:12

1+ y ago14:12

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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 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

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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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Episode 119: Be Willing to Pivot for Career Growth - An Interview with Lewanda Franklin 25:11

1+ y ago25:11

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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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Episode 118: Can You Make Any Money as a Freelance Paralegal? An Interview with Jaclyn Foster 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

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Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ 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 former paralegal turne…

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Episode 117: Quick Resume Tips 8:07

1+ y ago8:07

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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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Episode 116: Let's do a 5-Day Paralegal Challenge 27:11

1+ y ago27:11

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Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ 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 …

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Episode 115: You Have a Right to Pursue Happiness - An Interview with Tony Sipp 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

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Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ In this episode, Ann interviews Tony Sipp, Practice Assistant Director at Kirkland and Ellis. Tony is also the co-host of the Paralegal Voice podcast show and the past President of the Los Angel…

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