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Past Articles

Our "Are You Pretty Enough..." article was featured in Fortune Magazine!

Chere Estrin’s expertise tapped by Wall Street Journal for insight on Legal Staffing wage growth.

Many workers in the law industry, burned out from 90-hour weeks and holiday hours, left during the pandemic, said Chere Estrin, who runs a legal staffing firm.A lot of law firms “are in a panic because they can’t get people to do the work,” Ms. Estrin said. “I have never seen anything like this.”
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“Age discrimination is a problem. Botox isn’t the solution”

So many of us have endured some form of discrimination during a hiring process or on the job. Chere's "Are You Pretty Enough for your Job" article created a lot of emotion. So much so that Fortune Magazine wrote and article about our article!
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Stop! Before You Apply for a Paralegal Job… Read This.

Let me tell you a secret about paralegal job hunting - and lean in here - most people are doing it wrong. Not disastrously wrong, not “please don’t ever tell anyone you know me” wrong, but wrong enough that they torpedo opportunities they could have nailed with a teaspoon of strategy and a sprinkle of insider know-how.
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When Trial Prep Feels Like Juggling Dynamite in Designer Heels

I still remember one of my first big trials. It was 11:30 p.m. the night before opening statements. The “war room” looked like it had been hit by a legal tornado: exhibit boxes everywhere, sticky notes stuck to the coffee pot, and a stack of witness binders that seemed to multiply overnight. Somewhere, an attorney was pacing, muttering about a missing exhibit.
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Hot Flashes, Cool Resume – Still Billable. Still Brilliant. Resumes for Legal Professional Women Who Aren’t Done Yet

I received an email recently from a colleague I hadn’t spoken to in years. She opened with: “It’s nice to see you’re still around.”

Still around? Holy moly. What was she saying, “You’re not dead yet”?

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If I Lost My Job Tomorrow, Here’s How AI Would Fix My Resume Before Lunch

If I lost my job tomorrow, these five AI prompts would be my survival kit. They’ll fix your resume in 30 minutes flat, give or take the time it takes you to wash the dishes from last night’s dinner party.
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Why Take CLE When You Don’t Have To? Because You’d Be Nuts Not To.

Let’s be honest: if your state doesn't require CLE, most people won’t touch it with a ten-foot pole. But that’s like saying you won’t go to the dentist until your tooth falls out. CLE (Continuing Legal Education) isn’t just about credits—it’s about staying sharp, staying marketable, and staying employed. And for those of us in California (yes, paralegals are required to take CLE here), there's no excuse.

But even if you're in a state that doesn't mandate CLE, the bigger question is: Do you want to stay competitive?

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From Burnout to Golden Handcuffs: Why Legal Pros Stay Stuck in Jobs They Can’t Stand

What’s really keeping legal professionals in jobs they hate. And how to break free.

Let me guess. You wake up, drag yourself out of bed, gulp down that cup of burned office coffee, and dread logging into yet another pointless Zoom meeting run by someone whose idea of leadership is reading PowerPoint slides aloud, badly. But you show up anyway. Every. Single. Day.Why? Because you’ve got bills. Maybe a mortgage. Maybe a spouse who’s “finding themselves” on your dime. Maybe kids. Or maybe just a serious addiction to overpriced takeout and handbags you never use.

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