October 23, 2024

67. Power Hour Q&A : Tips on How to Become a Freelance Paralegal - October 23, 2024

47 minutes

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Welcome to the Paralegal Freelance Lounge! In this Q&A session, I, Jaclyn Foster, along with my special expert guest, Kelby Ballena, dive into some of the top questions I've recently received about freelancing as a paralegal. From building a client base to refining your cold outreach strategy, analyzing the market for foreign lawyers and paralegals alike to uncovering your chances at success if you have a career gap, this video covers everything you need to know to succeed as a remote paralegal entrepreneur. If you're wondering how to transition from traditional legal work to a successful freelancing career, or if you're simply looking for tips to improve your legal support business, this episode is for you.

🚀 Key Topics Covered:

00:00 Introduction

01:04 Strategies for Effective Cold Outreach to law firms

10:15 Application Process for Zirtual

12:17 Calculating Daily Fees for Onsite Work

18:18 Freelance Paralegal Contracts

19:49 Working with Law Firms in a specialty

22:23 Foreign legal professional offering services in the United States

32:26 Career gaps - can I still freelance?

38:18 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

44:00 Shoutout to Seattle Family Law Attorney

46:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

How to build a freelance paralegal business

Strategies for effective cold outreach and client acquisition

Understanding the role of virtual paralegals in law firm growth

Remote work best practices for legal professionals

Advice for overcoming challenges like low conversion rates in client acquisition

Join the Paralegal Freelance Lounge community and learn how to turn your paralegal experience into a profitable freelancing career! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video if you find it valuable.

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