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Paralegals on Fire! with Ann Pearson

The Paralegals on Fire podcast show is hosted by Ann Pearson, former paralegal and paralegal manager, turned entrepreneur. Join us each week to get actionable strategies to fast-track your paralegal career. We're going to do that with informative interviews, behind the curtain tips from management, and solo episodes where we take deep dives into areas that matter most to paralegals. Our mission is to give you tangible things that you can walk away with each week that add value to your paralegal career.

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Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
106
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Episode 143: Paralegal Trends for 2025

Episode 143: Paralegal Trends for 2025

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Welcome to 2025! In this episode, Ann dives into the landscape of the paralegal profession in the year 2025, exploring the current and predicted trends that will sha…

00:22:45  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
Episode 142: Now is the Time to Embrace AI Tools

Episode 142: Now is the Time to Embrace AI Tools

Feeling left behind while you watch AI transform the legal industry? Learn AI from the Paralegal Boot Camp.

In this episode, Ann delves into the critical importance of career security over job securi…

00:15:44  |   Mon 23 Dec 2024
Episode 141: The Paralegal Playbook - 10 Career-Boosting Principles

Episode 141: The Paralegal Playbook - 10 Career-Boosting Principles

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In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire podcast, Ann Pearson provides paralegals w…

00:47:34  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
Episode 140: Utah's LLP Program

Episode 140: Utah's LLP Program

In this episode, Linda Odermott delves into the evolving landscape of the legal profession, focusing on regulatory reforms aimed at mitigating the access to justice (A2J) crisis. Linda brings to ligh…

00:20:42  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
Episode 139: Paralegal Time Management or Attention Management?

Episode 139: Paralegal Time Management or Attention Management?

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View the episode on time management mentioned in the episode here!

 

This episode puts the spotlight on career-boosting princ…

00:13:25  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
Episode 138: Take Ownership of Your Work

Episode 138: Take Ownership of Your Work

In this episode, learn how taking complete ownership—not just completing tasks—can elevate your professional standing. Explore why ownership builds trust with attorneys, how it enhances job security …

00:08:33  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Episode 137: Real Talk About Arizona's Paralegal Licensing Program

Episode 137: Real Talk About Arizona's Paralegal Licensing Program

In this episode, guest host Linda Odermott delve into regulatory reforms in the legal profession. Linda discusses significant changes, including the introduction of regulatory sandboxes in states lik…

00:16:55  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Episode 136: Avoid These Communication Mistakes

Episode 136: Avoid These Communication Mistakes

You can find the episode mentioned, Episode 23: A Refresher of the 7 C's of Paralegal Communication here!

In this episode, Ann discusses seven common communication mistakes paralegals should avoid. D…

00:19:47  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Episode 135: Attorney Reveals the 3 Must-Have Skills for Paralegals

Episode 135: Attorney Reveals the 3 Must-Have Skills for Paralegals

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In this episode, Ann Pearson interveiws Olivia Saint Clair Long, a managing partner at her Illinois law firm.…

00:18:18  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
Episode 134: Lessons Learned from Washington State's LLLT Program

Episode 134: Lessons Learned from Washington State's LLLT Program

In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire podcast, guest host Linda Odermott delves into Washington State's Limited License Legal Technicians (LLLT) program. She discusses its inception, aimed at imp…

00:16:41  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Episode 133: An Easy Way to Get Comfortable Using ChatGPT - Guest Host Kristy Medo

Episode 133: An Easy Way to Get Comfortable Using ChatGPT - Guest Host Kristy Medo

In this exciting episode, Kristy Medo dives into the basics of artificial intelligence, specifically tailored to beginners with no prior experience. She discusses her personal journey with AI tools l…

00:23:43  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Episode 132: Paralegal Wellness to Reduce Burnout

Episode 132: Paralegal Wellness to Reduce Burnout

In this episode, Ann delves into the correlation between physical wellness and reducing burnout. By emphasizing the importance of prioritizing physical health, she provides practical tips and strateg…

00:26:59  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
Episode 131: Paralegal Licensing by the Numbers - With Linda Odermott

Episode 131: Paralegal Licensing by the Numbers - With Linda Odermott

In this episode, Linda Odermott joins as a Guest Host for the podcast. Linda discusses the importance of paralegal licensing and its impact on the legal profession. She shares insights on the evolvin…

00:17:36  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Episode 130: Don't Give up on Finding the Paralegal Job of Your Dreams

Episode 130: Don't Give up on Finding the Paralegal Job of Your Dreams

Are you stuck in a paralegal position that you don't like and wondering if you even want to be a paralegal?

What if it's not the paralegal career and it's more about the practice area you're working …

00:29:23  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Episode 129: How to Network and Stand Out to an Employer as a Paralegal Student

Episode 129: How to Network and Stand Out to an Employer as a Paralegal Student

Episode Summary:

The Paralegals on Fire podcast features guest host Kristy Medo, a paralegal student sharing actionable strategies for current paralegal students or recent graduates entering the fiel…

00:18:33  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
Episode 128: Curiosity is a Paralegal Superpower

Episode 128: Curiosity is a Paralegal Superpower

In this episode, Ann delves into the power of curiosity as a paralegal superpower and its role in driving success in the legal profession. Drawing from her own experiences as a paralegal and paralega…

00:18:39  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Episode 127: Be the Go-To Paralegal for AI to Future-Proof Your Career!

Episode 127: Be the Go-To Paralegal for AI to Future-Proof Your Career!

This podcast episode was also recorded as a video! You can watch it on the Paralegal Boot Camp's YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/Ns1i8kpeyQw 

Technology changes are an opportunity for paraleg…

00:52:08  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
Episode 126: Billable Hours Are Not Just About One Number

Episode 126: Billable Hours Are Not Just About One Number

In this episode, Ann delves into the essential numbers that paralegals working in law firms with billable hour requirements must track. She breaks down the key metrics of utilization, realization, an…

00:20:20  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
Episode 125: Why the Firm Didn't Counteroffer When You Put in Your Notice

Episode 125: Why the Firm Didn't Counteroffer When You Put in Your Notice

In this episode, Ann delves into the delicate topic of receiving counteroffers from employers when attempting to transition to a new role. She shares personal experiences and insights to caution agai…

00:17:05  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
Episode 124: Some big announcements!

Episode 124: Some big announcements!

The AI Boot Camp for Legal Professionals is open! Learn more about this online AI training for paralegals and associates.

Are you a paralegal who wants to skip the learning curve and kickstart your c…

00:12:16  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
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