The Most Ridiculous Ethics Post Ever Written (It’s this one.)
By: Jamie Collins In all fairness, they drove me out of the darkness to write this today. It’s totally not my …
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A Rallying Cry Against Rogue Paralegals
When the time to stand up and fight presents itself to a person who is called to a cause: the soldier picks up his rifle; the boxer, his gloves; and the blogger, her keyboard. And we do not stop, until we have either silenced our opponent, or there is nothing of ourselves left to give. That time is today. The keyboard is locked and loaded. The House of Collins banner flies on high in the legal sector. The stallions stand at the ready. People are flocking to the streets holding poster boards boasting boating brightly colored glitter. Buckle up, people. Grab a beverage. Take a seat and grab your breakfast bar.
WELCOME TO THE UPRISING, ethical paralegals…and those who ain’t!
When the time to stand up and fight presents itself to a person who is called to a cause: the …
Turn the “Lights Out” on Bullying & Bad Behavior!
By: Jamie Collins (With inspiration from Chris “Lights Out” Lytle) Have you ever witnessed a person in your midst who treated other people badly on …
To Quit or Not To Quit? That IS The Question.
By: Jamie Collins Greetings, Paralegal Nation! Have you ever mentally pondered quitting your day job? Walking away from the esquire and …
“The Post-It Apocalypse”
By: Jamie Collins Once upon a time, there was an incredibly awesome paralegal, who fielded a telephone call from another …
Top Ten Tips for Paralegals on Slaying Stress and Surviving
By: Jamie Collins Greetings, Paralegal Nation! Woot woot. We hope this post finds you doing well, and by “doing well,” …
The Reason The Best Paralegals Are Methodical
By: Jamie Collins “Stress is the negative whirlwind of emotions that gets imposed on top of our stimulation and engagement.” …
“Here’s Why You Should Hire Me.”
It was on this day, March 5, 2016, that I awoke and came to the sudden realization that I have apparently become the self-proclaimed Jackass Whisperer for the legal profession. Then I hit the “publish” button. And smiled.
“Don’t call it a come back, I’ve been here for years.”
~ LL Cool J (& Jamie Collins)
A Little Paralegal Humor – The Latest Edition
By: Jamie Collins Helllllooooo, my paralegal friends! Finally, at long last, you made it through yet another ultra-fabulous work week. Congratulations! Perhaps, …
“BREAKING NEWS: I am Still Alive.”
Alright, alright, alright—I, the fearless founder, am here today to confirm that I did not (quite) fall off the face …
Mentorship — My Stint As The Karate Kid
By: Jamie Collins One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are …
Tales of Smokeless Esquires & Crazy Paralegals
By: Jamie Collins (or some other paralegal) There once lived a crazy paralegal. (Are y’all with me here?) One I …
“A Little Paralegal Humor – April Edition”
By: Jamie Collins Today, we’re bringing “funny back.” We’re here to share a little paralegal humor with all of our favorite folks working …
The Paralegal Reality Show Known As: “My Life”
By: Jamie Collins You ever have one of those types of chaotic mornings when you feel like you’re in the …
“A Little Paralegal Humor – February Edition”
By: Jamie Collins Welcome to the inner ramblings of the fearless founder’s brain. Scary stuff, we know. Perhaps even a …
“Confessions of a Paralegal at a Start-Up”
By: Jamie Collins As most of you know, I recently left my day gig for a new one at a …
“The End of an Era”
By: Jamie Collins Today I find myself alternating between 2 pints of Haagen-Dazs – chocolate peanut butter and strawberry – …
Dear Boss: I Quit! (A Paralegal’s Go-To Template)
By: Jamie Collins While attending a fabulous paralegal holiday luncheon last week, a rather interesting conversation sprang up at our …
“Wicked Cool Keyboard Hacks for Microsoft Word”
By: Jamie Collins Today, rather than attempting to write a semi-brilliant blog post because, quite frankly, I’m not feeling all …
The ONLY Post You Need to Read This Thanksgiving
By: Jamie Collins (in collaboration with Juan D’Arce, Jr.) “Sometimes, the stories we’re meant to tell have a way of …
“Greatness is a Choice You Make”
“There is nothing with which every man is so afraid as getting to know how enormously much he is capable …
“Can a Newbie-Paralegal Succeed as a Freelancer?”
By: Jamie Collins Today’s topic is another one that has been chiseling away at my partially-caffeinated, semi-weary paralegal soul for …
“A Serious Reality Check on Paralegal Starting Pay”
By: Jamie Collins Alright, I really can’t help myself here. There are certain times when I feel so compelled to …
“The Fearless Founder Has a New Blog!”
Greetings, TPS readers! Welcome back to the paralegal playground! Today I wanted to share an announcement with all of my …
The One Who Changes EVERYTHING. (It Could Be You.)
By: Jamie Collins Today’s post takes us back a few months into the middle of baseball season for “the little …
“How to Deal with Difficult Phone Calls”
By: Jamie Collins I found myself on a call with an insurance adjuster the other day. Not an uncommon occurrence in …
“A Little Paralegal Humor – August Edition”
By: Jamie Collins It’s time for “a little paralegal humor!” For those of you who aren’t familiar with this particular series, …
“Write Your Legacy – Daily”
By: Jamie Collins As some of you know, I’ve been straddling between the worlds of blogging here on our fun forum …
“You MIGHT Be Stressed Out If…”
By: Jamie Collins Welcome back to the paralegal playground in honor of an impending Friday “fun” day, my friends. I don’t …
