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Every October 23rd, National Paralegal Day is observed to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of paralegals. These dedicated professionals are responsible for conducting thorough legal research and managing extensive paperwork, playing a critical role in the operational success of law firms.
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And I think can’t remember who it was on Twitter, it was like, well, never underestimate the ability for a judge to make something even more complicated than it needs to be. I mean, you know, somebody who’s getting legaladvice today can drop something on the system that can you explain this to me in plain English?
Honestly, some of the times I want, I just felt like the judge may have just felt bad for me. And before she was a paralegal, she spent 15 years at a monastery in Northern California, with no access to the outside world or technology. I felt like it was hands raised. Nathan Walter 5:07 I was like, Why is no one clapping?
And I think can’t remember who it was on Twitter, it was like, well, never underestimate the ability for a judge to make something even more complicated than it needs to be. I mean, you know, somebody who’s getting legaladvice today can drop something on the system that can you explain this to me in plain English?
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