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Paralegals on Fire! with Ann Pearson

122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

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 paralegal career.

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Episodes

How to Get Promoted to a Paralegal Position

April 15, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 54.8 MB

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 emphasizes the importance of exceeding expectations in your current role, taking on paralegal projects, getting additional training beyond your para...

Be Willing to Pivot for Career Growth - An Interview with Lewanda Franklin

April 08, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 68.7 MB

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 knowledge and skill set. She is currently working on launching her brand, "The Proper Paralegal," which aims to help paralegals achieve work-life ba...

Can You Make Any Money as a Freelance Paralegal? An Interview with Jaclyn Foster

April 01, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 98.8 MB

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 former paralegal turned multiple six-figure entrepreneur, Jaclyn's journey from subcontracting to founding her own successful freelancing vent...

Quick Resume Tips

March 25, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 18.6 MB

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 will help paralegals create effective resumes that stand out to potential employers. Key Takeaways: Use a simple and clear file name for your r...

Let's do a 5-Day Paralegal Challenge

March 18, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 73.3 MB

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, managing priorities, taking ownership of work, embracing technology, and creating a written plan for career success. Each day of the challenge focuse...

You Have a Right to Pursue Happiness - An Interview with Tony Sipp

March 11, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 95 MB

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 the evolving landscape of the legal profession, including the shift towards remote work and the increasing demand for diverse talent. Key Take...

A Paralegal Student Interviews Me

March 04, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MB

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! This is our first ever flipped interview style in which Ann is the person being interviewed on the podcast. Key Takeaways: Ann initially pu...

You Are Worth More Than $15 Per Hour

February 26, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46 MB

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 security and increase their value in the legal profession.  Key Takeaways: Paralegals should aim to work in positions that involve tasks requiring ...

Your Paralegal Skills Can Lead to This - An Interview with Tea Godfrey

February 12, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 62.6 MB

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 investigation and surveillance, Tea specializes in serving hard-to-reach defendants and conducting workplace investigations, civil liti...

BONUS Pitfall For New Paralegals to Avoid

February 07, 2024 09:00 - 4 minutes - 20.8 MB

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 Pearson.   Learn more about joining at https://LitigationParalegalBootCamp.com Enrollment closes on Thursday, February 8th!

Pitfall 5 - Quit the Profession Because of One Bad...

February 06, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes - 23.1 MB

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 Pearson.   Learn more about joining at https://LitigationParalegalBootCamp.com Enrollment closes on Thursday, February 8th!

Pitfall 4 - Focus on the Number of Years

February 05, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes - 22.5 MB

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 Pearson.   Learn more about joining at https://LitigationParalegalBootCamp.com Enrollment closes on Thursday, February 8th!

Pitfall 3 - Neglect Your Soft Skills

February 04, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 35.3 MB

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 Pearson.   Learn more about joining at https://LitigationParalegalBootCamp.com Enrollment closes on Thursday, February 8th!

Pitfall 2 - Not Building a Professional Network

February 03, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes - 11.5 MB

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 Pearson.   Learn more about joining at https://LitigationParalegalBootCamp.com Enrollment closes on Thursday, February 8th!

Pitfall 1 - Stay in Your Lane

February 02, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes - 13 MB

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 Pearson.   Learn more about joining at https://LitigationParalegalBootCamp.com Enrollment closes on Thursday, February 8th!

Bonus Podcast Series Announcement

February 01, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 31.1 MB

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 Pearson.   Learn more about joining at https://LitigationParalegalBootCamp.com Enrollment closes on Thursday, February 8th!

Bringing Awareness to Paralegal Disabilities (An Interview with Samantha Brillantino)

January 29, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 65.8 MB

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 disability. Despite the doubts and challenges she has encountered, Samantha has proven that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and se...

7 Litigation Tips to Kick Off 2024

January 22, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 69.7 MB

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 paralegal should have. Additionally, Ann highlights the importance of being an information manager and proactively managing cases by reviewing and organiz...

The 5-Day Challenge for New Litigation Paralegals

January 15, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 27.5 MB

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 email with a task or assignment to complete that will help advance their career as a litigation paralegal. Key Takeaways: The challenge is free ...

A 3-Step Plan for Litigation Paralegals in 2024

January 08, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 74.1 MB

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 have about not doing ediscovery, emphasizing that even tasks like printing out electronic information still fall under the umbrella of edisco...

Top 10 Tips to End the Year

December 18, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 55.7 MB

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 accomplishments and update your resume. Prepare for performance evaluations by reflecting on your achievements and setting goals. Advocate f...

Charting Paralegal Success - A Reflection on 2023

December 04, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 living in "The Gain" involves appreciating how far one has come.  Key Takeaways Instead of making a long list of goals for the upcoming year, ...

Paralegal to Compliance Officer: an Interview with Melissa Andrews

November 20, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 89.1 MB

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. Summary: Melissa Andrews shares her journey from being a personal injury paralegal to working in healthcare compliance and privacy. She sta...

Paralegal Mentors Can Have Such a Big Impact

November 06, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 94.5 MB

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 practical experience through internships and the role of educators in preparing students for the workforce. Ashley's dedication to supporting future...

You Have Unlimited Career Options

October 23, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 51.8 MB

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 fields, and updating resumes.  View the Alternative Paralegal Career Options blog post mentioned in the episode here. Key Takeaways: Paralegals ...

How to be a Rockstar Personal Injury Paralegal

October 09, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 50.4 MB

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 approach. Familiarize yourself with medical abbreviations to avoid mistakes when summarizing records. Understand medical terminology spec...

Are you a legal assistant or a paralegal?

September 25, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 54.8 MB

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." While the ABA now distinguishes between paralegals and legal assistants, there is still inconsistency in how these titles are used by different orga...

Your Ask Me Anything Questions Answered

September 18, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 59.6 MB

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 help paralegals advance their careers and achieve their professional goals. Don't forget to visit the website for additional resources and stay tuned...

This One Skill Can Make or Break a Paralegal Career

September 11, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MB

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 for improving attention to detail, such as reducing social media usage, prioritizing sleep and diet, and avoiding multitasking. Don't forget to vi...

Do You Need a Time Audit?

August 21, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 60.3 MB

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 management and shares insights on batching work to enhance efficiency. Don't forget to visit the website for additional resources and stay tuned fo...

Your Most Important Role as a Trial Paralegal

August 14, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 52.2 MB

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 critical role paralegals play in trial success. Don't forget to visit the website for additional resources and stay tuned for the upcoming episode on ...

Your Paralegal Manager Questions

August 07, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 75.1 MB

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 for effective management. Don't forget to visit the website for additional resources and stay tuned for the upcoming episode on paralegal managem...

Ask Me Anything

July 31, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MB

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 future episode dedicated to paralegal management. Whether you're a seasoned paralegal or just starting out, there's always plenty tolearn. Don't f...

Finding Your Confident Voice as a New Paralegal

July 24, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MB

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 something goes wrong, have courageous conversations, and stand up for yourself when necessary. She provides examples and practical tips for buildin...

Your Billable Hours Matter More Than You Think

July 17, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 48.4 MB

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 also encourages paralegals to have courageous conversations with attorneys to understand why they may not be receiving enough billable projects. Ke...

3 Tips for Drafting Billable Time Entries

July 10, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 46.5 MB

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 your time entries answer the questions of what and why, providing a clear description of the work performed and its value to the client. ...

Can You Fix Your Boss?

June 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

In this episode, Ann welcomes back Molly McGrath, who is back on the show to talk about her new book. Molly shares her unique perspective on the topic as someone who has sat on various sides of the table in the legal industry. The book aims to bridge the communication gap between employers and employees by providing a framework for both parties to understand each other's perspectives. They touch on the chapter on courageous conversations and discusses the importance of addressing issues in r...

Paralegal Inspiration Episode - An Interview with Amy Elder

June 19, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 55 MB

In this episode, Ann Pearson speaks with Amy Elder. Amy shares her journey from being a file opener to becoming a paralegal at a mid-size Atlanta firm specializing in workers' compensation. She discusses how she landed the job and quickly progressed in her role by expressing her passion for the legal field and continuously seeking more responsibilities. Amy emphasizes the importance of having supportive mentors and colleagues who believe in your abilities and encourage personal and professio...

Things I Learned as a Manager That I Wish I Knew When I Was a Paralegal

June 12, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode, Ann reflects on her experience as a paralegal manager and shares valuable lessons she wish she knew as a paralegal. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the business aspect of law, finding a work-life balance, mastering the art of delegation, knowing your numbers and key performance indicators, and recognizing that management is aware of underperformers.   Key Takeaways: Remember that while you may love your work, it's not your business. Find a balance between...

Fake It Till You Make It Is a Bad Idea

June 05, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 52.8 MB

In this episode, Ann emphasizes the dangers of "fake it till you make it" mentality in the legal profession, highlighting a story of a paralegal who was fired for refusing help. She advises paralegals to admit when they need assistance and pursue additional training when necessary. The episode concludes with actionable strategies for litigation and non-litigation paralegals to improve their skills and career prospects.   Key Takeaways:   Sometimes asking for help or additional trainin...

Should You Take Any Position to Get Your Foot in the Door?

May 22, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 80.9 MB

In this guest episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson has a very special guest and this episode is going to inspire you, whether you’re a new paralegal, struggling to break into the field or an experienced paralegal who thinks there’s no such thing as a career ladder for a paralegal. Kim Barrett is the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm and her story is important for you to hear. Kim started her paralegal career as a part-time night rec...

Paralegal to Lawyer: An Interview with Sarah Riley Mohr

May 15, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MB

In today's episode, Sarah Riley Mohr, Associate Corporate Counsel at Amazon, talks about her journey from being a paralegal to becoming a lawyer. Sarah discusses the challenges and rewards of her path and provides insights on whether it is worth it for others to pursue the same route. Sarah also discusses the best traits and skills that a paralegal can learn, such as the ability to take initiative, think critically, and demonstrate a willingness to do substantive work. Additionally, Sarah ...

You're Not Really Doing Litigation If You're Not Doing E-discovery. An Interview of Michael Quartararo with ACEDS

May 08, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 90.1 MB

In this episode, Ann and Michael discuss e-Discovery. The growing area of e-Discovery has become a mandatory skill for paralegals in the industry, and it's encouraged that all paralegals learn e-Discovery to increase their career security and job potential. Key Takeaways: Integrating project management with e-Discovery can be a good next step in understanding the e-Discovery lifecycle. Paralegals already have a legal foundation that makes it easier to transition into e-Discovery careers. ...

Monthly Paralegal Inspiration Episode: An Interview With Amy McGuigan

May 01, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 91.3 MB

In this episode, Amy discusses the difference between a legal secretary/assistant and a paralegal. Amy is the chair of the paralegal section of the San Francisco Bar Association and has written several articles about the differences between the two roles. Ann and Amy also discuss how legal secretaries should not be referred to as paralegals and how paralegals have some tasks that legal secretaries cannot do. Key Takeaways: Paralegals have some tasks that legal secretaries cannot do, and pa...

Can You Really Get a Paralegal Job Without a Certificate?

April 24, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 46.9 MB

This conversation between Ann Pearson and Jessie Foss emphasizes the importance to be curious, ask questions, and research the law on your own in order to advance in the field.  Through Jessies' curiosity and interest in learning more about the legal profession, she was able to advance and transition into a paralegal role.  Key Takeaways: Organization and task prioritization are crucial skills for a trial paralegal who may be assisting multiple attorneys and handling urgent tasks during a...

7 Habits of the Indispensable Paralegal

April 17, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 93.2 MB

In this episode, Ann Pearson introduces the concept of being an indispensable paralegal in the legal team and provides seven habits to achieve this. She discusses various daily, monthly, and yearly habits to be successful. Key Takeaways: Don't waste the investment of time and money you've put into obtaining a paralegal certificate. Be proactive and take ownership of your work. Manage your priorities, not just your time. Develop systems, checklists, and procedures (SOPs) to streamline y...

Paralegal Inspiration Episode – An Interview with Heidi Semkovich

April 10, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MB

In our monthly paralegal inspiration episode series of #RockstarParalegals who truly enjoy what they do, I talked with Heidi Semkovich. Heidi is a paralegal in Alberta, Canada, and has worked in Oil & Gas, Criminal, Regulatory, and most recently in labor and employment law. Heidi discusses her insights and tips for paralegals in areas such as: How to handle an "attorney's bad day" Your professional integrity is your currency How to know your worth and show your worth Please visit our...

Mindfulness Tips to Keep Paralegal Stress in Check

April 03, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this guest episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson talks with Heather Gonzalez, a paralegal who is also a Certified Nutritionist, 500-hour Yoga Teacher, Wellness Coach, Personal trainer, Master Herbalist, and Mindful Coach about how to use mindfulness to keep paralegal stress in check. Please visit our podcast page for the checklist mentioned in the show.  Are you a paralegal who wants to skip the learning curve and kickstart your career? The Paralegal Boot Camp...

Paralegal Tips for Coping With a Boss Who Yells At You

March 21, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson shares advice on what you can do if your attorney yells at you because no one should have to tolerate such behavior no matter the circumstance. Please visit our podcast page for the full show notes and transcript.  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, including a course on how to maste...

March Paralegal Inspiration Episode: An Interview with Brian Carchedi

March 07, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 27 MB

If you’ve been a podcast listener for a while, you heard the earlier episode that I asked for paralegals who wanted to be interviewed about what they love about being a paralegal and help spread some inspiration to other paralegals. The response was overwhelming! We’ll give you one of these interviews every month this year to encourage you, inspire you, motivate you, and remind you why you went into the paralegal profession. In this third interview in our paralegal inspiration episode se...