10 Habits of Highly-Effective Paralegals

Being a successful Paralegal means you must have amazing habits for handling your cases, clients, and yes, even the attorneys. In this video, we'll discuss 10 habits of highly-effective Paralegals. These are my habits and I rely on the great habits to get me through the day, get me through a case, keep me sane, and so much more. There is the action - the habit - the result. What result do you need? The habit should get you to the outcome you desire.

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[ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

What habits have you formed that have shaped your career and the way you navigate your cases, clients, attorneys, and more? Let me know by commenting below! 🙌

[QUEENSHAQUIA]

Misty you have been my mentor since I began my paralegal career 1 year ago last month & your videos has and still is helping moulding me. I picked up a habit of “creating Todo list” everyday I have one and it has given me good timeline and “documentation” I note every interaction for every case I have throughout the day.

[jordanrodriguez]

Thank you for all your guidance Misty! I’m one semester away from finishing a paralegal degree and your advice has helped to fuel my passion for this career.

One habit I’ve created for myself is asking for clear expectations. I never want to flounder my way through a new task when I can easily ask what is expected from me in a given scenario.

[tarasmith]

OMG, you are FANTASTIC! Great advice. How do I go about taking a look at your index templates? I could use your help.

[hishealer]

To do lists are great. I get those days that the interruptions did not stop. I can look back at the list to see that I did have forward progress in my desk work. It helps kill the feeling of wasted time. I can also celebrate marking off a task!

[njpqvjq]

Hey Misty! I was wonder if you can go more in depth of documenting the communication and how you keep track of it. I’m about to switch firms to a PI and I want to get better at document communications.

[jankbitchvic]

I flag emails so they're easier to find when I see them on my to-do list. I tried just flagging the emails and uh... yeah I started missing things. Now I tell everyone to send me an email or leave me a CLEAR note, because if they just mention it in passing, it's not going to get done. I have a whole multi step system in place to make sure I'm not missing anything. Not in the legal field but decided this morning that it's what I want to do! I've been binging your channel. Thank you so much for all of this amazing information!

[jilliehearth]

When I have very well-structured methodologies in place for assuring thorough timeliness, it frees me up to be fully present in every moment for peak performance.

[moniqueplumridge]

OMG I am thankful for your channel 👏👏👌 such a blessing! Thank you

[davidsosa]

Thank you, your tips are gold! God bless you.

[RPisa]

Thanks for your effort and info Misty! I’m bringing your videos in prep for my certification course this fall!

[LauraCornish]

Thank you for all of your tips and suggestions. As a new paralegal, it is extremely helpful. Would you be willing to provide a link to your civil litigation checklist? I heard it in your litigation video and think it would be extremely helpful.

[Floridiansince]

Great video! Thank you, Misty! I am a litigation paralegal at an insurance defense firm, my caseload is pretty hefty (right now I am managing 250 active matters) i would love to index and document regularly but it is so difficult to keep up 😳 - do you have any suggestions for large caseloads? I did download your index sheets ;)

[kaijudude_]

So I'm in the process of becoming a legalman which is the Navy equivalent of a paralegal. I started training today as a witness for several will power of attorneys. I basically just had to sign my signature and sign my name.

[hotwireman]

do you have a video on hostile work environments (aka working with lawyers) and how yo deal with it?

[mandybullock]

Hi just came across your page. Started paralegal position recently I am struggling I didn't get trained the best and decided to do some research. So, I came across your video. I was wondering if maybe you can simplify the whole process of paperwork? It's my first paralegal job and I find myself always thinking about work and that's not good.

[sammzyu]

what if your employer is not understanding, my previous employer believed in staying at the desk in case any email or phone call came, I went to the restroom once for 5 min break, the attorney was not happy, and went off. Depends on where you work.

[LC-rlcd]

I am BIG on keeping it professional, too! I had one boss who wanted to connect with me on LI, but what's a girl to do? But you can later unconnect quietly later on.

[JelaniRussell-hoqi]

Thank you for your helpful tips i this videos, Question, I'm still in paralegal school, we're being taught, that fee negotiation, is strictly prohibited for paralegal, and only Lawyers are allowed to do that?

[Auser]

Preppy was 299/mo.or $1500. I don't have that kind of subscription money