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The BEST Business Book I EVER Read. (For real, yo.)

July 23, 2017

By: Jamie Collins Greetings, Paralegal Nation! I’m here to shake things up and change your life with a simple suggestion …

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How to Maintain Client Relationships: Like a Boss

August 22, 2016

By: Jacqueline King Guess what, TPSers? Jackie’s back! With a big ol’ helping of great tips and candid advice, served up …

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Top Ten Tips for Paralegals on Slaying Stress and Surviving

August 1, 2016

By: Jamie Collins Greetings, Paralegal Nation! Woot woot. We hope this post finds you doing well, and by “doing well,” …

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How to Work for Multiple Attorneys and THRIVE

July 25, 2016

By: Jacqueline King Greetings, TPS Nation! Long time no blog…we know, we know. Let’s chalk it up to the fearless founder’s busy …

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The Reason The Best Paralegals Are Methodical

April 20, 2016

By: Jamie Collins “Stress is the negative whirlwind of emotions that gets imposed on top of our stimulation and engagement.” …

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Paralegals in Big-Law: The Unsung Heroes of the ‘New Normal’

December 30, 2014

By: Daniel Gans We have a new contributing writer stepping up onto the TPS stage today! Daniel Gans is here …

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“A Serious Reality Check on Paralegal Starting Pay”

October 15, 2014

By: Jamie Collins Alright, I really can’t help myself here. There are certain times when I feel so compelled to …

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“How to Deal with Difficult Phone Calls”

August 12, 2014

By: Jamie Collins I found myself on a call with an insurance adjuster the other day. Not an uncommon occurrence in …

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“Dressing for Success in a Fashion Minefield”

June 30, 2014

By: Angela Lazear Recently I was reading comments on the Paralegal Society’s Social Club on LinkedIn about whether or not …

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“Interns:  The Ultimate Paralegal Sidekicks”

June 16, 2014

By: Rob Cooper There have been a few times in my life when I’ve felt like a hero. When I …

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Paralegal Ethics, Rules & Guidelines – Know When to Follow Your Moral Compass

June 9, 2014

By: Jamie Collins Reprinted with Permission from Paralegal Today magazine. For additional reprint requests, please contact Customer Service at http://www.ParalegalToday.com. In life …

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“Paralegals, Post-Its & ESP Psychosis”

May 28, 2014

By: Jamie Collins I’ve got a question for you. Have you ever had one of those types of days when …

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“Did I Calendar That Deadline Right?”

May 12, 2014

Back to Basics – The Calendaring Rules By: Daphne Drescher, CP What is the one thing that keeps many a …

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“Top 10 Tips for Interviewing”

May 5, 2014

By: Bob Davidson Welcome back to your work week, paralegals! Bob Davidson stopped by today to share some interviewing tips …

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“Grit: One Paralegal’s Recipe for Success”

April 21, 2014

By: Angela Masciulli Life-changing moments can come at unexpected times and from unexpected sources. I had an unexpected, life-changing moment …

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My Quiet Revolution: Episode 3 – “Holding on for Dear Life”

March 10, 2014

By: Jennifer Devine A short few months ago I sat happily in my 7th floor office, working with people I …

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“Desperation – There’s An App For That”

February 17, 2014

By: Bill Kinnard Reprinted with permission from Grandy & Associates: http://www.grandyassociates.com We had you at the title – didn’t we? …

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“Goliath Slayers, Smoking Guns & Twists Of Truth”

February 3, 2014

By: Karen George, FRP We’re all familiar with Erin Brockovich as the aspiring paralegal and Matt Damon as the young …

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“Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader”

January 20, 2014

By: Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Connie Podesta Reprinted with permission from Connie Podesta Speaks, LLC: http://www.conniepodesta.com I follow the …

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“Tips for Acing an Informational Interview”

January 13, 2014

By: Taye Akinola, CRP Greetings, TPS Nation! We hope today’s post finds you high on sanity, low on stress, with an absolutely ample …

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Leading ‘The Charge’ Into 2014 – The TPS Book Club

January 9, 2014

By: Jamie Collins & Eric Bleuel Excuse me, pardon me, excuse me, folks – we’re coming through. It’s Jamie Collins …

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“The Paralegal Wars – Law Firms Fighting Over Top Talent”

December 22, 2013

By: Jamie Collins This post is directed to all of the attorneys who read our blog. (We know you’re out there.) I …

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“Life is Like a Box of Chocolates!!! Tips for Landing a Paralegal Job”

November 25, 2013

By: Tashania Morris Greetings TPS Nation! Hoping you made your way to the paralegal playground fully-caffeinated and partially-sane on this Major Monday …

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“How to Dress Like a Paralegal – 3 Items You Must Own”

November 15, 2013

By: Jamie Collins The words contained in the title above recently landed a random Google searcher on our blog. Couple …

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“Check the Box…or Be Great – The Choice is Yours”

November 11, 2013

By: Jamie Collins Welcome to another fun edition of “real life,” a candid column where Jamie discusses her regular life events turned inspiration. …

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Amy Bowser Rollins & Jamie Collins on a Podcast?! Perhaps.

October 30, 2013

A dear “virtual” friend of mine, Amy Bowser Rollins (a/k/a the Litigation Support Guru), recently paid me a visit.  She …

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“So You Want to Be a Paralegal? Listen Up.”

October 14, 2013

By: Tashania Morris There you are standing on the stage in your graduation gown, waiting anxiously to accept your award…the …

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“10 (Ridiculously Helpful) Motion Filing Time Savers!”

October 6, 2013

By: Daphne Drescher, CP Reprinted with permission from Proparalegal: http://www.proparalegal.com. I felt inclined to add a bit to the title of …

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“Desperately Seeking a Document? Don’t Be a Hamster!”

October 4, 2013

By: Bobbie Shake Welcome back, TPS readers! Thanks for stopping by on this celebratory paralegal holiday otherwise known as “Happy High …

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“The Tale of Two Paralegals – Shake Off Complacency and Change Your Life”

September 9, 2013

By: Jamie Collins Reprinted with permission from KNOW: The Magazine for Paralegals: http://www.paralegalknowledge.com. I’m here today to share the story …

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