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In Honor of Heather Heyer – The Paralegals STAND

August 13, 2017

By: Jamie Collins It is with heavy hearts, we post this tribute in honor of Heather Heyer, a paralegal, who …

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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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“Here’s Why You Should Hire Me.”

March 5, 2016

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)

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A Little Paralegal Humor – The Latest Edition

January 28, 2016

By: Jamie Collins Helllllooooo, my paralegal friends! Finally, at long last, you made it through yet another ultra-fabulous work week. Congratulations! Perhaps, …

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“A Little Paralegal Humor – TGIF Edition”

November 3, 2015

By: Jamie Collins Welcome back to the paralegal playground on this fabulous Friday (or darn near it), my friends. Why is …

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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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Mentorship — My Stint As The Karate Kid

May 29, 2015

By: Jamie Collins One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are …

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Tales of Smokeless Esquires & Crazy Paralegals

May 6, 2015

By: Jamie Collins (or some other paralegal) There once lived a crazy paralegal. (Are y’all with me here?) One I …

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The Paralegal Reality Show Known As: “My Life”

February 18, 2015

By: Jamie Collins You ever have one of those types of chaotic mornings when you feel like you’re in the …

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“A Little Paralegal Humor – February Edition”

February 10, 2015

By: Jamie Collins Welcome to the inner ramblings of the fearless founder’s brain. Scary stuff, we know. Perhaps even a …

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The ONLY Post You Need to Read This Thanksgiving

November 26, 2014

By: Jamie Collins (in collaboration with Juan D’Arce, Jr.) “Sometimes, the stories we’re meant to tell have a way of …

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“Greatness is a Choice You Make”

November 17, 2014

“There is nothing with which every man is so afraid as getting to know how enormously much he is capable …

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“Confessions of a 38-year-old Blogger”

September 5, 2014

By: Jamie Collins Since turning 38, I’ve come to several realizations in the passing days, the most important of which, …

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“A Little Paralegal Humor – August Edition”

July 31, 2014

By: Jamie Collins It’s time for “a little paralegal humor!” For those of you who aren’t familiar with this particular series, …

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“Dear (Paralegal) Diary: Here’s Another Hilarious Entry”

July 10, 2014

By: Kimberli A. Taylor One day not so long ago, I received a message from one of our fabulous TPS …

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“Don’t You Want to be a Lawyer?”

May 27, 2014

By: Christopher E. Vargo, Jr. Greetings, TPS Nation! Today, Christopher (one of our fabulous new Guest Contributors) is here to share …

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Best Advice: “Everything Has Prepared You For THIS Moment”

March 3, 2014

By: Jamie Collins I sometimes pretend (big word there) that I not only write a popular column on The Paralegal …

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“Good Morning, Sunshine – And Welcome to Hell”

February 20, 2014

By: Jamie Collins You ever wake up on a day that should be like any other in your life, but quickly slides down …

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The Courtroom Version of ‘Breaking Bad’

February 14, 2014

By:  Lindsay Valek Y’all are in for a treat today – Lindsay’s back! That is one of my favorite phrases …

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Sketches of Our Society – Featured Paralegal: Ruth Holstead Boren

February 7, 2014

Here at The Paralegal Society, we like to feature our members. We’ve launched a series entitled: “Sketches of Our Society,” …

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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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“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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“Traveling the Road of Dreams on Inspired Fumes”

September 11, 2013

By: Jamie Collins A few months ago, my in-laws visited our home. They live a few hours away in a …

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“How Fantasy Sports Makes Me a Better Researcher”

August 30, 2013

By: Rob Schwarz, Jr. Greetings, TPS Nation! Rob is here to share an entertaining post regarding the relatable parallels between research and …

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Finding My Inner Kelly Slater: What a Surfer Taught Me About Life

July 26, 2013

By: Eric Bleuel  You may remember today’s Guest Contributor, Eric Bleuel, as the official Runner Up in our last writing contest! …

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“Two of the Most Important Choices You Will Ever Make”

July 17, 2013

By: Jamie Collins A few months ago, Chris, Gavin, and I found ourselves walking into Bankers Life Fieldhouse in busy …

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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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“Sketches of Our Society – Featured Paralegal: Christi Condon”

May 13, 2013

Here at The Paralegal Society, we like to feature our members. We’ve launched a series entitled: “Sketches of Our Society,” …

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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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