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Author: Jaclyn Foster

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Whether you're a seasoned freelance paralegal/legal assist or considering making the leap, this podcast is your go-to destination for all things paralegal freelancing, from practical tips on building your client base to navigating the ins and outs of operating a freelance paralegal business, we've got you covered. Tune in for insightful interviews with seasoned freelancers, expert advice from your host, Jaclyn Foster, and actionable strategies to thrive in the ever-evolving legal market. Let's relax, connect, and elevate our freelance game together. (FKA the Paralegal Mastery Lounge).
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FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK As a paralegal wanting to start a freelance paralegal business, or currently running a freelance paralegal business in full blown entrepreneur mode, these are my 7 rules/quotes that have gotten me through each and every pivotal moment of growth #paralegal #freelanceparalegal #legalpodcast #lawfirmpodcast #paralegalpodcast
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2024 LIMITLESS PARALEGAL EVENT Connect with Eda on Linkedin and Instagram Eda's podcast: Let's Talk Paralegal FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK You can’t put two passionate paralegal entrepreneurs in the same room and not go down a few “rabbit holes,” but the well known CEO Paralegal Eda Rosa and I did our best on this amazing episode where we bring you some incredible insights as to:   1.  How a paralegal can go from freelancing to running a law firm consulting firm 2.   How to scale through your paralegal business and bring on a team; and 3.  The must attend upcoming 2024 Limitless Paralegal Event taking place in Florida on October 12th   At the end, we share how important it is to surround yourself with people that lift you up, and relate that to how our tiny humans are witnessing us every day chasing our entrepreneurial dreams.
FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP⁠ FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK ----------- How much do freelance paralegals make? How much do freelance paralegals charge? Let's get into setting your hourly rate as a freelance paralegal that is competitive, reaches your financial goals, and makes your clients money.
FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND⁠ FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP   Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK Paralegal, freelance paralegal, law firm, legal assistant, lawyer, women in business, legal business, legal freelancer.
FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK As more and more law firms have been evolving since 2020 into remote work collaborations, the “hype” on how to do it effectively has somewhat wound down.  For over 6 years, I have been working remotely with law firms across the nation in staffing their law firm for sustainable growth, leveraging specialized freelance paralegals and legal assistants. We shouldn’t stop talking about this.  Paralegals wanting to freelance, you have to become a master at remote collaboration.    Attorneys tapping into the amazing opportunity of working with skilled, specialized freelance paralegals OR running your in-house staff remotely, there’s a chance you haven’t heard some of my suggestions within this episode. After listening, tell me, what are your top tips that I haven’t mentioned?
FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORY FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK I’ve been noticing a theme this month in the freelance paralegal community of paralegals asking questions around billing strategies that both ensure the paralegals is protecting their time, as well as allowing for attorney comfort. Let’s dive through the three billing strategies available for paralegals to ensure just this in their freelance business.  Here, I run through billing strategies on both the hourly rate paralegal as well as the flat fee paralegal.
FOLLOW KELBY ON TIKTOK CONNECT WITH KELBY ON LINKEDIN FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORY FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK Paralegals on their way to new financial heights, desiring to make a mark in this industry, and open doors you didn't even know existed - you HAVE to listen to this episode with Kelby Ballena. Kelby's amazing story from believing he could never have a career in those fancy buildings he visited to clean with his dad each night, to getting his first shot, to pushing past the basic clerical assignments, finding intrepreneurship within himself, and eventually going on to build a 240k paralegal career. In this episode, you're sure to be inspired. We talk all things paralegal, growing law firms, changing the industry, the gaps that paralegals need to be filling through entrepreneurship, and so much more.
ENROLL IN THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL BOOTCAMP Podcast: Paralegals on Fire! Ann's Paralegal Bootcamp YouTube Channel Jaclyn's Resources: FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORY FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS  Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the amazing Ann Pearson of The Paralegal Bootcamp, who is filling the industry gap of proper paralegal development and training through her signature course, the Litigation Paralegal Bootcamp (open now for a limited enrollment period through May 2nd) to talk about how paralegals, whether entry level, junior level, mid level or senior level, can benefit from continuing their skillsets and actively seeking ways to fill the gaps in their paralegal training. Many ask how do you become a paralegal... but we should also be asking how do you become an AMAZING paralegal? Ann says there are three principles, not only skills, but mindset and behavior, too! Let's dive in so you can find career security (beyond job security) as a paralegal.#paralegal #freelanceparalegal #lawfirmgrowth #career How to become a freelance paralegalHow to get a job as a paralegalHow much do freelance paralegals make
GRAB MOLLY'S 90-DAY LINKEDIN GUIDE HERE FOLLOW MOLLY ON LINKEDIN FOLLOW MOLLY ON INSTAGRAM JACLYN'S FREELANCE PARALEGAL RESOURCES: FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP⁠ FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS ⁠FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORY  Connect With Me:YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK Attorney Molly Hough is a natural genius at building a genuine and powerful personal brand within the legal space, and showcasing that through LinkedIn as she has not only found success as an attorney, but also her mission to train thousands of women + attorneys how to build a meaningful book of business to put more money, autonomy, and control into the hands of women to transform careers and this legal profession. Hang out with us today as we talk all things building a personal brand presence on LinkedIn, how to market effectively, and what attorneys are ACTUALLY looking for in your marketing that will convert. Seriously, you don't want to miss this episode! #paralegal #freelanceparalegal #lawfirmmanagement #lawfirmgrowth #personalbranding #legal
FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP⁠ FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORY FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS   Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK Every video, webinar, podcast, and post I make, everything I teach, none of it is hypotheticals based off a pipe dream. I can be as bold as to title this "The Freelance Paralegal Roadmap to $100k in 10 Months" because not only have I done it myself, I have COACHED other paralegals to find the same success. 👉🏻Why Freelance Paralegals Can Aim for $100k in 10 Months✅ How it's feasible for freelance paralegals to reach a $100k income goal within 10 months.✅ Understanding the Freelance Paralegal Market👉🏻Insights into the demand for freelance paralegal services.✅ The potential client base and niches within the legal industry.👉🏻 Break down the steps needed to achieve the $100k income goal while taking 3 months of vacation:✅ Strategies for setting rates, acquiring clients, and managing workload efficiently.✅ Building a Sustainable Business Model✅ Showcasing your expertise and specialization.👉🏻 Q&A Session✅ An open floor for participants to ask questions for personalized advice and insights based on participant inquiries.#paralegal #howto #freelanceparalegal #lawfirmmanagement #100k
FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP⁠ FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORY FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND   FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS Meditation : https://youtu.be/NVPrxcR_RZI?si=cBNiEaf3DbkH9xg7 Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK Can you manifest your way to a six-figure freelance paralegal business? Today, I want to show you how success comes from only 20% action... the remaining 80% has everything to do with your mindset. Before you write this off as "Jaclyn maybe went off the deep end this week," hear me out, listen to my examples, and I promise you, it'll all make sense in the end. You will have a brand new perspective on how you approach your dreams, goals and confidence.
FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORYFREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND   FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESSFREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK ----- Designed specifically for paralegals interested in freelancing and how to start a freelance paralegal business, but aren't quite sure if they're ready or if it's the right decision, join me for an hour where I will dive deep into the realities of becoming a freelance paralegal. Explore how starting your own paralegal business provides:* autonomy* flexibility* and financial success as we guide you through understanding:* the demands of the industry* what will make you successful * assessing your unique skills and interests* analyzing options in how you can transfer those skills into your paralegal businessWhether you're seeking a path to personal fulfillment, financial independence, or professional growth, this webinar is your gateway to exploring the endless opportunities of freelance paralegal work, ensuring you're making an informed decision.
Connect with Christina Hough Connect with Molly Hough, Esq. FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA DIRECTORY FREELANCE PARALEGAL MARKETING MASTERMIND FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP Connect With Me: YouTube Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram TIKTOK Sit down with us as we talk all things freelance paralegal from Christina's experience, and the power of genuine connection, networking, and offering a helping hand.
FREELANCE PARALEGALS USA FOUNDERS’ LAUNCH SIGNUP!   FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP   30-DAY LINKEDIN TRANSFORMATION FOR PARALEGALS   THE PARALEGAL MASTERY LOUNGE WEBSITE Connect With Me: Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TIKTOK Sit down and listen to my coffee chat with Katie Burke, founder of Burke Paralegal Group, offering freelance paralegal services to attorneys across the united states.
Diving into the drive behind Paralegal Freelance Lounge and Flex Paralegals USA, and what it means for your success as you grow and market your freelance paralegal business. FLEX PARALEGALS USA FOUNDERS’ LAUNCH SIGNUP!   FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP   30-DAY LINKEDIN TRANSFORMATION FOR PARALEGALS THE PARALEGAL MASTERY LOUNGE WEBSITE Connect With Me: Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TIKTOK
FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP FLEXPARALEGALS USA 30-DAY LINKEDIN TRANSFORMATION FOR PARALEGALS   THE PARALEGAL MASTERY LOUNGE WEBSITE Connect With Me: Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TIKTOK 2020 when the pandemic came and shook up our world, law firms were forced to figure out how to continue to operate with their people at home.  Although freelance paralegals existed over a decade before 2020, the pandemic truly “blew up” the freelance paralegal industry.   Now, paralegals have immense opportunity to hang up their employee hat, open up a business, and start commanding $60 per hour + rates as independent contractors, set their own schedules, and become an established and known expert within the industry.   Since then (and even before then), many paralegals or other legal and non-legal entrepreneurs have gone on to open staffing agencies, offering freelance paralegals, legal assistants, and general virtual assistant services to attorneys across the United States.  In fact, I merged my own freelancing business into an agency in late 2020.   With that comes the question: Is freelancing as a paralegal independently or joining an agency better?    Let’s dive in and evaluate the pros and cons between independently freelancing as a paralegal or joining a paralegal agency. 
FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO START YOUR FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS 30-DAY LINKEDIN TRANSFORMATION FOR PARALEGALS ⁠THE PARALEGAL MASTERY LOUNGE WEBSITE⁠ Connect With Me: Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TIKTOK While traditional cold pitching often yields negative reactions and minimal success rates, there are alternative approaches to cold outreach that can be highly effective, particularly within the freelance paralegal profession. By prioritizing genuine connections and providing value, freelance paralegals can successfully engage attorneys and establish meaningful relationships. The key lies in segmenting the audience, identifying potential needs, and reaching out with humility and authenticity. By adopting these strategies, freelance paralegals can navigate the challenges of cold outreach and achieve significant business growth while leaving a positive and lasting impression on potential clients.
FREE 12-STEP GUIDE TO STARTING A FREELANCE PARALEGAL BUSINESS THE PARALEGAL MASTERY LOUNGE WEBSITE Connect With Me: Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TIKTOK Ever wondered what successful freelance paralegals won't spill about their journey? It's not that they don't want to share; sometimes, they're just too busy managing their success. Let's debunk common myths together!Think it's tough? Think again. My journey started with doubts, from my location to outdated tech and even personal insecurities. But guess what? I landed gigs with law firms in Chicago, Atlanta, and even a Texas Supreme Court Candidate! They paid my rates, trusted me with their cases, and didn't care about my remote location.Now, I get it. You're worried about getting clients on your own, lacking marketing skills, and feeling like an imposter. I've been there. But here's the twist—what if I told you it's much easier than you assume?I cracked the code by publishing my first LinkedIn article, "The Future of Small Law Firms Feels Right at Home" (read it here: https://www.del-trust.com/blog/the-future-of-small-law-firms-feels-right-at-home). Did it have to be a masterpiece? No! It simply shared insights on building remote-ready law firms and the benefits of hiring a virtual freelance paralegal.Guess what? That article landed me my first client who needed a motion for compassionate release in California. No complex thesis required—just a clear message saying, "Here I am, here's a tip, and here's how I can benefit you."Sure, I've refined my content marketing over the years, but that one post gave me confidence, testimonials, and the push I needed to build a six-figure paralegal agency in three years.So, here's the untold truth: Building a successful freelance paralegal business is SO MUCH EASIER than you're assuming. Ready to dive in? 🌐💼 #FreelanceParalegal #ParalegalSuccess #LinkedInSearch #HowToFreelance #ParalegalTips
FREE GUIDE: 12-Steps to Starting a Freelance Paralegal Business Paralegal Career Growth Resources (North Star Job & Six Figure Career Specializations) Paralegal Entrepreneur Planner Paralegal Career Growth Planner Freelance Paralegal Roadmap Connect With Me: Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TIKTOK While paralegal schools provide basic legal knowledge and skills, there's a crucial aspect they often overlook – the path to rapid career growth in this dynamic profession. This discussion is relevant for those pursuing a freelance approach to earning six figures as a paralegal and those focusing on intentional holistic career development as an employee. The paralegal industry has, for too long, adhered to a "become and be done" mentality. It's time to break free from the notion that being a paralegal is a static career. Paralegals possess a unique set of transferable skills and solution-based thinking that can significantly contribute to the growth of law firms. In the dynamic field of law, the journey to six figures requires a combination of traditional education and proactive strategies. Whether freelancing or pursuing intentional career growth, taking ownership of your journey is the key to success. Embrace the uncharted, stay adaptable, and continuously evolve – because in the world of paralegals, the most rewarding strategies are often the ones they never taught you in school.
FREELANCE PARALEGAL ROADMAP COURSE FREELANCE PARALEGAL ENTREPRENEUR PLANNER THE PARALEGAL MASTERY LOUNGE WEBSITE Connect With Me: Facebook Group LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Join me as I discuss The Most EFFECTIVE Way to Market Your Freelance Paralegal Business with your brand and content marketing and earn a 15k net salary during your slowest month.Becoming a freelance paralegal has completely changed my life. How much money you can make as a freelance paralegal is UNLIMITED. You do not need to be a certified paralegal to become a freelance paralegal.
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