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“The (In)Sane Paralegal’s Meditation”

November 3, 2016

WARNING: If swear words offend you, click out of this post. If your ears begin to burn at the utterance …

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Turn the “Lights Out” on Bullying & Bad Behavior!

September 26, 2016

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 …

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“The End of an Era”

January 11, 2015

By: Jamie Collins Today I find myself alternating between 2 pints of Haagen-Dazs – chocolate peanut butter and strawberry – …

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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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“Paralegals (Desperately) In Need of PROPS”

April 10, 2014

By: Lottie Wathen What happens when I receive an e-mail from the incredibly funny and talented Lottie Wathen at 1:00 …

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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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“An Ode To The Paralegal Gladiators a/k/a Litigation Paralegals

January 16, 2014

By: Jamie Collins One day about a year ago, I received a call from the courthouse. It was the kind …

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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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“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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“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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“When I Grow Up, I Want to Be…”

September 27, 2013

By: Tammy Essing, ACP A paralegal. Ummmm…a what? Did you say a “paratrooper?” A “parakeet?”  “Oh! You said ‘paralegal’.” Then, you …

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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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“A Paralegal’s Survival Guide During Economic Woes”

July 12, 2013

By: Tammy Essing, ACP, PHP Let’s face it, folks – things in our economic world are not the same as they …

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“Hey, New Grads –Here’s How to Get Your First Job!”

June 24, 2013

By: Tammy Essing, ACP, PHP Welcome back, TPS readers! We hope today’s post finds you well-refreshed and partially sane, following a fun …

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“10 Ways Your Résumé Will Ruin Your Chances”

June 17, 2013

By: Joseph Brewster-Bryant Welcome back! As promised, Joe stopped by The Paralegal Society today to explain what NOT to do on that outgoing …

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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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“Keeping Your Cool In The Middle of Other People’s Disasters”

May 30, 2013

By: Christi Condon CHC Legal Consulting Greetings, TPS Nation! Why would we, as paralegals, need to learn how to keep our …

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“Tick, Tock – It’s Paralegal vs. Clock”

March 1, 2013

By: Shari Turner There are certain themes that tend to draw the attention of the legally savvy, faithfully pulling exasperating shifts …

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“Hey Paralegals – Here’s How I Stole Your Dream Job!”

January 24, 2013

By: Jamie Collins Do I have your full attention? I sure hope so. If that title doesn’t reach right across …

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“A Grandiose Vision From Small Firm, USA”

January 11, 2013

By: Jamie Collins Happy High Heel Friday, TPS Nation! How about a grandiose vision to signal the start of the …

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“Guiding Light Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up”

November 16, 2012

By: Lindsay Valek (Guest Blogger) Welcome back, TPSers! Disclaimer: If you’re looking for fluff and no stuff, you came to …

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“Dear TPS…Help! Should I Take The Job???”

October 31, 2012

By: Jamie Collins & Anonymous TPS Member Today, we’re sharing a recent exchange, which took place between yours truly and an …

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“Where’s The Glamour???”

October 19, 2012

By: Lindsay Valek (Guest Blogger) You now how people often tell you they have good news and bad news, and …

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“Just Follow Instructions”

September 12, 2012

By: Mariana Fradman, MBA Greetings, TPSers! Last night, I found myself seated in the very crowded, front lobby of a …

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“Paralegal Problem Solvers – Saving the World One Crisis at a Time”

August 17, 2012

By: Jamie Collins When you boil it all down, what paralegals are is knowledgeable problem solvers. I think on most …

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“Work Ethic for Dummies”

August 3, 2012

By: Karen George, FRP I write today about what is often referred to as The Dark Clouds, The Dead Wood, …

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“How to Become the Quintessential Job Candidate”

March 5, 2012

By: Cynthia Whitcomb (Guest Blogger) As we all know, landing a job in today’s competitive legal market can be daunting, …

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“Your Non-Legal Skills Can Set You Apart”

January 24, 2012

By: Misty Sheffield, CP (Guest Blogger) Paralegals are truly some of the most intelligent, amazing, and talented people I know. We …

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“I’d Like to Propose a New Paralegal Designation – The ESP”

January 20, 2012

By: Jamie Collins, ESP I’ve contemplated writing this particular post for several weeks now. I’ll occasionally read a comment or pass …

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