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Makings of a Great Paralegal

Makings of a Great Paralegal. Assuring Your Attorneys Success at Trial. Knowledge of Field. Prima Facie Elements Time loss compensation Medical Treatment PPD Issues raised and adjudicated at administrative level How was it you handled? How did YOU handle it?. Litigation.

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Makings of a Great Paralegal

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  1. Makings of a Great Paralegal Assuring Your Attorneys Success at Trial

  2. Knowledge of Field • Prima Facie Elements Time loss compensation Medical Treatment PPD Issues raised and adjudicated at administrative level How was it you handled? How did YOU handle it?

  3. Litigation • Cases are won/lost before Attorney steps into Court • No Surprises: I “LOVE” you!! Have you gathered information on client? • Interviews • Interrogatories • Researched prior claims • Other attorneys involved Client with surprises NEVER BELIEVE YOUR CLIENT

  4. Types of Paralegals Paper Pushers • Putting out fires • Awaiting instructions • Not taking initiative

  5. Types of Paralegals Case Manager • Proactive • Takes initiative • Asks for Projects

  6. Confidence in your craft • Difficult Clients • Know what is required of the cases you manage, • Method to your madness

  7. Patience • Dealing with clients

  8. Know file better than your Boss • You and your attorney must make music together

  9. What is your motivation? • Money • Knowledge • Advancement

  10. Achieving your goal • Work • Work • Work

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