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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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…
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In this episode, Ann delves into the critical importance of career security over job securi…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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In this episode, Ann Pearson interveiws Olivia Saint Clair Long, a managing partner at her Illinois law firm.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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Technology changes are an opportunity for paraleg…
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…
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…
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