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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 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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Working for an Unethical Attorney? Run. Like. Hell.

October 27, 2015

By: Jamie Collins “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill Dear Paralegal Colleague, Looking back, I remember …

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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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3rd Place Winner – “A Paralegal’s Road to Envy is Paved With Hard Work”

September 15, 2014

******* Our 3rd Place Winner ******* TPS Writing Contest – Envy/The Brick Wall Angela Masciulli, CP, MPS We’re pleased to …

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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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“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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“There’s No Response to Stupid”

November 7, 2013

By: Lesley Neff Best title ever? Quite possibly. The day this post made its way into my in-box, I found myself …

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Tweeting Jurors and the “Google Mistrial”

September 23, 2013

By: Daphne Drescher, CP Reprinted with permission from Proparalegal: http://www.proparalegal.com.  A super interesting article from Daphne Drescher regarding social media, …

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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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Be Cognizant of your “Field of Five”

July 22, 2013

By: Chassidy King Welcome back to the paralegal playground! Wanna know what I love, TPS readers? When one of our …

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“The Journey That Took One Paralegal to the Plains of Africa”

July 1, 2013

By: Kacie C. Houck Paralegal & Co-Founder of KaNaomi International, Ltd. Welcome back, TPS readers! Today, we’re honored to bring …

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Wanna Meet With Me? How About Never.

June 27, 2013

By: Jamie Collins Greetings, TPS readers! Today, I’m here to share the juicy tidbits of an inner-office exchange, which occurred …

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What Ontario’s “Grandfather of Paralegals” Taught Me

June 10, 2013

By: Chris Geobey Welcome back, TPS Nation! Today, we’re excited to share a post written by Chris Geobey, a Licensed Paralegal …

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“Going From The Gate – To The Goal”

June 6, 2013

By: Jamie Collins Last summer, my dad and I took a weekend trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Although my relentless attempts …

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“A Walk In The Trenches – Trial Survival Tips”

May 23, 2013

By: Chassidy King Today, we’re featuring a fun and candid post written by a new Guest Contributor named Chassidy. Several weeks ago, …

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“Deposition Preparation – The Short List”

May 20, 2013

By: Richard A. Cook, Esq. As a busy paralegal, you know what I’m always looking for? Anything and everything that could …

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“The Death (and Resurrection) of a Near-and-Dear Paralegal Resource”

May 16, 2013

By: Jamie Collins There are certain days when the things we each “need” to accomplish and that list of things …

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“Got Stress?”

May 9, 2013

By: Jamie Collins As featured in the November/December 2012 edition of Facts & Findings, NALA’s bi-monthly magazine for paralegals, and …

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“Preparing for Mediation – It’s All In The Details”

May 6, 2013

By: Richard A. Cook, Esq. Greetings, TPS Nation! Today, we’re bringing attorney, Rich Cook, back to the TPS stage to share what should …

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“Living the Dream”

May 3, 2013

By: Karen R. George, FRP We hope this post finds you “living the dream.” While our goals and endeavors may certainly …

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“Peering Out My Barless Office Window: A Candid Lesson About Work/Life Balance”

April 29, 2013

By: Jamie Collins Reprinted with permission from KNOW, The Magazine for Paralegals: http://www.paralegalknowldege.com. I like to think that I do …

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My Quiet (R)Evolution – Episode Two: “Put on a Brave Face”

April 25, 2013

By: Jennifer Devine Happy Friday, TPS Nation! If you came in search of an insightful and inspiring post, you’ve come to …

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“Mentorship — The Golden Nuggets of Knowledge”

April 22, 2013

By: Barbara A. Bessey, CP Greetings, TPS Nation! It’s great to see you on this absolutely fabulous Monday morning. Here’s …

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“Business Dining Etiquette 911: Awkward Moments”

April 17, 2013

By: Stayce Wagner When I was a young professional, there were a few business dining dilemmas that always caused me …

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“The Price of Success”

April 11, 2013

By: Jamie Collins  “The important thing is this: to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for …

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“Shoot for the Curb – Everything Else is Gravy”

April 10, 2013

By: Chere Estrin Reprinted with permission from The Estrin Report: http://www.estrinlegaled.typepad.com I admit it – the title of this post on …

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“A Little Primer on Legal Citation”

April 8, 2013

By: Daphne Drescher, CP The legal profession is a scholarly one. Lawyers take positions on behalf of their clients, and …

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“Why Is Geek Speak Yelling At Me?”

April 5, 2013

By: Lindsay H. Valek At long last…it’s Happy High Heel Friday! Best line of the day? You heard it here, …

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“Business Dining 101: The Top 10 Questions”

April 1, 2013

By: Stayce Wagner Not so long ago, I found myself reaching out to Stacye Wagner via e-mail to seek any etiquette …

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