Finding A Job As A Virtual Paralegal

If you’ve been thinking about starting a career as a virtual paralegal, this article is for you. The article will explore what a virtual paralegal is and what they do, as well as giving you some tips on where to look to find an online paralegal job.

What Is A Virtual Paralegal

A virtual paralegal is a paralegal who performs duties from home or some other location other than the employer’s office. The jobs are generally assigned and turned through some form of electronic means. For the virtual paralegal, being comfortable with technology is crucial to performing his or her duties successfully. (more…)

Becoming a Paralegal Without Certification

People often wonder if becoming a paralegal without getting certified is possible. With the exception of in California, certification is not required for you to become a paralegal. This article will examine some tips on becoming a paralegal without going through the certification process. Securing a job as a paralegal without becoming certified is mainly … Continue reading

What Does A Real Estate Paralegal Do?

The specialized area of being a real estate paralegal may sound attractive to many people who love the real estate industry. But you may be wondering what does a real estate paralegal really do every day. This article will lay out some of the typical duties you will encounter as a paralegal in the real … Continue reading

Study Guides for the Paralegal Certificate Exam

Are you starting to study for the paralegal certificate exam and need to know which study guide will be best for you? This article will give an overview of what study guides are available for anyone who is getting their paralegal certification through testing. NALA Exam CLA/CP Study Guide and Mock Examination is a self-study … Continue reading

Freelance Paralegal Services–What You Can Offer

Perhaps you are a paralegal who is working for a firm who is considering starting your own freelance paralegal business or you are already a freelance paralegal who is looking to expand your business into additional types of paralegal jobs.  This article will examine what freelance paralegal services you can offer to attorneys. Top Freelance … Continue reading

Ways to Structure a Paralegal Bonus

The American Bar Association has provided best practices information for attorneys who employ paralegals in the “ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services”.  The ninth guideline addresses bonuses and referral fees for paralegals.  The Guideline reads as follows: “A lawyer may not split legal fees with a paralegal nor pay a paralegal for … Continue reading

Average Paralegal Salary

The average paralegal salary varies from state to state.  The annual paralegal salaries range from a low of $30,000 in Puerto Rico to a high of $62,000 in Mississippi.  Below you will find the average paralegal salary by state according to Indeed.com. Alabama      $52,000 Alaska         $39,000 Arizona        $42,000 Arkansas       $48,000 California     $52,000

ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate Programs

Paralegal certificate programs come at varying levels from various places.  One of the types of programs are ABA-approved paralegal certificate programs.  An ABA-approved paralegal program is one that has gone through the rigorous approval process set forth by the American Bar Association.  Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of receiving paralegal certification … Continue reading

Tips for Studying for a Paralegal Certification Test

Obtaining your paralegal certification by test can be challenging if you don’t employ a good study strategy. With work, family, and other obligations, it’s critical that you make the best use of your study time. Following these few tips can help you do just that. Research What Topics Will Be On the Paralegal Certification Exam … Continue reading

Bankruptcy Paralegal Training

As with all other forms of paralegal training, bankruptcy paralegal training is not mandated by any laws or regulations because no license is required to become a bankruptcy paralegal. However, since bankruptcy paralegals will find themselves completing the vast majority of the paperwork in a very paper-intense practice of law, paralegal training for bankruptcy paralegals … Continue reading