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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 103: 7 Litigation Tips to Kick Off 2024
Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/
In this episode, Ann shares her top seven …
Episode 102: The 5-Day Challenge for New Litigation Paralegals
Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/
Ann announces a five-day challenge for new…
Episode 101: A 3-Step Plan for Litigation Paralegals in 2024
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In this episode, Ann discusses the impo…
Episode 100: Top 10 Tips to End the Year
In this episode, Ann celebrates the 100th episode of the Paralegals on Fire podcast and shares her top ten favorite tips and nuggets from previous episodes.
Key Takeaways:
- Take ownership of your car…
Episode 99: Charting Paralegal Success - A Reflection on 2023
Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/
In this episode, Ann discusses the importa…
Episode 98: Paralegal to Compliance Officer -An Interview with Melissa Andrews
About The Guest:
Melissa Andrews is a former paralegal with over 15 years of experience in personal injury, family law, criminal law, and real estate. She transitioned from working in a law firm to b…
Episode 97: Paralegal Mentors Can Have Such a Big Impact
In this episode, Ann interviews Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor. She discusses the importance of mentorship and the impact it can have on aspiring paralega…
Episode 96: You Have Unlimited Career Options
In this episode, Ann discusses alternative career options for paralegals. She emphasizes that the skills acquired throughout a paralegal career open the door to unlimited employment opportunities. An…
Episode 95: How to be a Rockstar Personal Injury Paralegal
In this episode, Ann shares six steps to becoming a rock star personal injury paralegal.
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Key Takeaways:
- Learn anat…
Episode 94: Are you a legal assistant or a paralegal?
Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/
In this episode, Ann discusses the confusi…
Episode 93: Your Ask Me Anything Questions Answered
In this episode, Ann answers questions from listeners in another "Ask Me Anything" format. She provides advice on various topics, including how to quickly gain knowledge in estate planning and probat…
Episode 92: This One Skill Can Make or Break a Paralegal Career
Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/
In this episode, Ann emphasizes the import…
Episode 91: Do You Need a Time Audit?
In this episode, Ann discusses practical solutions for overwhelmed paralegals seeking better time management. She advises conducting a week-long time audit to track tasks and distractions, then using…
Episode 90: Your Most Important Role as a Trial Paralegal
In this week's episode, Ann dedicates the show to listener M who reached out on Instagram. Ann dives into the role of an evidence manager during different trial phases, emphasizing the importance of …
Episode 89: Your Paralegal Manager Questions
In this episode, Ann answers an "Ask Me Anything" question about managing paralegal teams. She dives into the characteristics of a good paralegal manager, emphasizing the importance of being a leader…
Episode 88: Ask Me Anything
In this episode, Ann answers listener questions, offering valuable advice to paralegals looking to fast-track their careers. She shares insights on handling mistakes, improving relationships with att…
Episode 87: Finding Your Confident Voice as a New Paralegal
In this episode, Ann discusses the importance of finding your confident voice as a paralegal. She emphasizes that true confidence is not just about acting confident, but about actually feeling confid…
Episode 86: Your Billable Hours Matter More Than You Think
In this episode, Ann discusses the importance of billable hours from a management perspective. She emphasizes that exceeding billable hour goals is crucial for career advancement and job security.
K…
Episode 85: 3 Tips for Drafting Billable Time Entries
In this episode, Ann shares three quick tips for drafting billable time entries.
Key Takeaways:
- Change your mindset about billable time and view it as an integral part of your job responsibilities. …
Episode 84: Can You Fix Your (Attorney)Boss?
In this episode, Ann welcomes back Molly McGrath, who is back on the show to talk about her new book. Molly shares her unique perspective on the topic as someone who has sat on various sides of the t…