The Paralegal Coach

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson gives you actionable strategies to use if you are a paralegal working in other practice areas and you want to transition to litigation. While Ann answers a specific question from a listener who is a real estate paralegal and wants to transition to litigation, the actionable strategies she gives can be applied to others as well.

In the episode, Ann also refers to a PDF that we've included below in the episode notes.

Show Highlights

• It all starts with a list! Doesn't it always?
• A self-assessment is key before making a move.
• Will the pros and cons change in the new practice area?
• The job description is key when you're making the case for a transition.
• Start getting those skills now instead of waiting until you ask to transition.

If you are a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal or you're looking to transition to litigation, you don't want to miss the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp that closes for enrollment on June 16, 2022!

1. Make a list of the things you like about your current practice area (and do the 4 steps Ann mentions with the list).
2. Read the job description and make a list of all the skills the employer wants in that role.
3. Go get the skills that you don't have that are in that job description.
4. Talk to paralegals who are in that new practice area.

Other episodes mentioned in this show:

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In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann shares three great paralegal time management tips to reduce distractions, increase productivity and get you out of the office sooner!

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 master your attention to detail. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

For more resources, visit our podcast page and blog.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson suggests that a new litigation paralegal should look at three key areas early in their career: mindset, behaviors, and skills. If you only focus on the paralegal skills that you might be lacking early in your career, then you might spend too much time focused on how many decades it will take you to gain all of those skills.

Show Highlights

• A discussion on the framework that is part of the Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator
• Paralegal skills can be learned, but you also have to think about your mindset and behaviors
• The 3 mindsets to kickstart your paralegal career

If you are a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal, reserve your seat in the free masterclass that Ann mentioned in this episode. https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/masterclass.

Other episodes mentioned in this show:

Episode 5: Forget about job security, let's talk about career security!

Episode 3: Add mind-reading to your paralegal skillset

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 master your attention to detail. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

For more resources, visit our podcast page and blog.

In this Q & A style episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann focuses on questions she receives from new paralegals but with a twist!

She surveyed paralegals awhile back for the advice they would give new paralegals. She found the ones related to litigation paralegals and she shares five of them in this episode.

Topics include case management, technology and mastering excel! Tune in to hear some great advice from experienced litigation paralegals.

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann mentions her blog post on Preparing a Trial Notebook and Podcast Episode 28: 3 Ways to Work Better With Attorneys.

SIGN UP FOR HER FREE MASTER CLASS HERE

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 master your attention to detail. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

For more resources, visit our podcast page and blog.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann shares the 10 things she’s glad have finally changed in the paralegal profession. From pantyhose to fax machines, the last 30 years have brought many beneficial changes to the paralegal profession. Join Ann in celebrating these changes and looking toward future changes.

If you’d like to add to the list, submit your additions to [email protected] or leave them in the comments below.

You can fast-track your career with our 3-Step Roadmap to Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Paralegal! If you are new (or fairly new) to litigation, this free guide will help you get a handle on your cases and be able to anticipate what the attorney needs before they ask for it.

GET A COPY OF THE FREE GUIDE HERE

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 master your attention to detail. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

For more resources, visit our podcast page and blog.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann discusses three common mistakes new paralegals make when trying to land their first paralegal position and it's also good advice for any paralegal who may be looking for a new position.

Show Highlights:

• How to make sure your resume is flawless
• Taking the time to draft individual cover letters for each position
• How your mindset can affect your interview

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann asked you to watch her video with 3 Tips for a Great Paralegal Resume

10 Things Attorneys Look for in a Paralegal podcast episode has attention to detail as the #1 thing attorneys look for with some great tips on how to increase your attention to detail.

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 master your attention to detail. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

For more resources, visit our podcast page and blog.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann shares some advice on how to work better with attorneys. She covers three tips from dealing with procrastination to the lack of management/leadership skills in attorneys and shares actionable strategies that you can use in your paralegal career to start working better with attorneys today!

Show Highlights:

• Why procrastination is not a joking matter in the legal industry.
• Activities that can help you become more self-confident at speaking up!
• How complaining to your co-workers can hurt your career and a better alternative.

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann asked you to speak up and have conversations with your attorneys about the ways you work best.

Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Paralegal here

The Paralegal Boot Camp offers online courses to fast-track your paralegal career. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann shares three great paralegal time management tips to reduce distractions, increase productivity and get you out of the office sooner!

Show Highlights:

• How multi-tasking aka task switching is significantly impacting your time management
• Why a task list is a more effective time management tool than a project list
• Apps that can help you get big chunks of undistracted work done!

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann suggested several apps that can help with focus and time management.

Here are a few:

Focus Keeper

Pomodoro Focus

Forest

Marinara Pomodoro Assistant

Toggl (also a time-tracker)

The Paralegal Boot Camp offers online courses to fast-track your paralegal career. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

For more resources, visit our podcast page and blog.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann shares the top 10 things attorneys say they look for in paralegals. She got input from attorneys across all practice areas, working in law firms, corporate legal department and government agencies. They gave some great tips as well! Show Highlights:

• Attention to Detail
• Problem-solving
• Technology Skills
• Proactive Mindset
• Professionalism and Accountability
• Time Management
• Research Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Communication Skills
• Organization Skills

Check out these previous podcasts episodes on problem-solving and communication skills:

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The problem-solving skill is one of the skills that every attorney says they want in a paralegal. How do you improve that skill? This is how you do it!

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In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson breaks down the 7 C’s as it applies to paralegal communication and gives you some tips on how to become a more effective communicator.

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann suggested coming up with specific examples and/or situations that you can tell employers about to show you have those skills.

Get a copy of the free 3-Step Roadmap to Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Paralegal here

The Paralegal Boot Camp offers online courses to fast-track your paralegal career. View our course offerings.  

https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.

In this guest episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann asked guest experts Andrea Pileggi and Kevin Gerami to answer your eDiscovery questions. Andrea and Kevin are with Ricoh, a global leader in technology and service delivery, that offers the best in class technology and service-based eDiscovery solutions for litigation inside of law firms, as well as corporations. Andrea is a Senior eDiscovery Consultant and Kevin is an eDiscovery Account Executive in Ricoh’s eDiscovery division.

Whether you are just starting out your career as a litigation paralegal, or you’ve been deep in the trenches of eDiscovery for a while, you will get a lot of great information in this episode!

Show Highlights:

• What is CAL and how does it work?
• Red flags to watch for when choosing an eDiscovery vendor
• Why it’s important to have a migration strategy at the start of your project.

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann urged you to reach out to our guest experts  if you have eDiscovery questions that didn’t get answered in today’s episode:

Andrea Pileggi

[email protected]

Kevin Gerami

[email protected]

Get a copy of the free 3-Step Roadmap to Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Paralegal here

For more resources, visit our podcast page and blog.

In this solo episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson shares some personal news and reflects on whether taking some meaningful time to rest and recharge might make paralegals better able to support their teams.

Paralegals on Fire! is taking a hiatus but will return with all new shows on April 19, 2022! Make sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app to be notified when the new shows drop. In the meantime, Ann mentions 3 previous episodes you should check out for great tips.

Previous Episodes:

• Episode 5: Forget About Job Security, Let’s Talk About Career Security
• Episode 13: 8 Mindsets Mindsets that Could be Hurting Your Paralegal Career with Dan Moulder
• Episode 22: Self-care to Reduce Paralegal Stress with Heather Gonzalez

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann challenges YOU to take a break!

In all of our podcast episodes, we try to give paralegals an actionable strategy that they can take away from the show because we know your time is valuable.

In this episode, Ann challenges YOU to take a break!

Get a copy of the free 3-Step Roadmap to Manage Cases Like a Rockstar Paralegal here.

For more resources visit our blog and podcast page.