As a virtual paralegal, it can be challenging to stay up-to-date on the latest legal trends and best practices when you don't have the in-office training opportunities. But ongoing education is crucial for any paralegal to excel in their role and provide value to attorneys.

Getting ahead of the curve in education is beneficial for paralegals in multiple personal and professional ways, they have the opportunity to:

• Stay current with legal trends and changes

• Enhance their skill set with new tools and legal practices

• Increase marketability for promotions and job opportunities

• Create networking opportunities through their involvement in organizations

• Build adaptability to industry changes

• & so much more!

At Knoxville Paralegal Services, we make it a priority to equip our freelance paralegals with the latest industry software AND encourage our team to prioritize continuous education to better their skillsets and career.💡

We provide our team with regular professional development resources on changes to regulations, new softwares, and best practices for efficiency. Thanks to the amount of free (and extremely affordable) resources online, it’s easier than ever to engage in continuous learning!

Here are a few ways to stay proactive in your continuous learning throughout your career as a paralegal (or any other legal profession):

• Take advantage of blogs, podcasts, and online courses to stay on top of trending topics and best practices

  • Blogs:

    • Logikull Blog + Other Resources under their “Learning” tab

    • Logikull Guides

    • Paralegal Bootcamp Blog

  • Books:

    • The Empowered Paralegal Series by Robert E. Mongue

    • On Writing by Steven King

    • The Indispensable Paralegal: Your Guide to Getting It All Done by Candess Zona-Mendola

  • Online Courses:

    • ABA (American Bar Association) Approved Paralegal Education Courses: Website

    • The Paralegal Writer Course by Jackie Van Dyke

    • Paralegal Bootcamp Courses

• Join professional associations like NALA or NFPA that provide access to publications, seminars, and networking events

  • APA Membership Information

    • A paralegal may join the ABA as a paralegal member for only $120 per year.

  • NALA Website

  • NFPA Website

• Follow leading voices in the legal field on LinkedIn for relevant updates and discussions

  • LinkedIn Creator: Jackie Van Dyke | Paralegal Writing Coach

  • LinkedIn Creator: Amanda Haverstick | Legal Writing Coach

  • LinkedIn Creator: Sarah Ouis | LinkedIn for Entrepreneurial Lawyers

• Set Google News alerts on niche legal topics within your state or area of law, so you never miss crucial new case law and regulations

  • Here’s how to create Google Alerts

• Schedule time every week to read legal news sites to keep well-rounded perspectives

  • Legal news sites to keep up with:

    • Above the Law

    • Artificial Laywer

    • SCOTUS Blog

    • Law.com

    • Law360

    • Law Technology Today by the AMA

If you’re reading this— I’m proud of you! Your commitment to keeping your skills and knowledge of the legal industry is what sets you apart! Investing in yourself is never a bad idea, it WILL benefit your career and allow you to better serve attorneys and their clients.

Just remember:

If we haven’t met yet, I’m Brooke! I’m the founder of Knoxville Paralegal Services (KPS). We are a contract paralegal company based in Knoxville but serve attorneys NATIONWIDE. We handle assignments remotely and as an “on-demand” service.

Learn more about us here OR book your [FREE] 30-minute consultation call to learn more 📲

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DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT PROVIDE PARALEGAL SUPPORT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS. WE ARE NOT TRAINED, QUALIFIED, OR ALLOWED BY LAW TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE.