Rising to the Challenge: Supporting New Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Small Law Firms
In legal professions, it is often said, “A paralegal is to a lawyer what a nurse is to a doctor,” underlying the pivotal role paralegals and legal assistants play in the legal ecosystem.
Seventy-five percent of newcomers in these important roles find their initial footing in small law firms, locations rich with opportunities yet fraught with challenges. The limitless legal nuances can be daunting for them, with the hurdles often magnified due to the resource constraints characteristic of smaller setups.