Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: Safeguard Yourself Against BurnoutBeing a legal assistant is a high stress position. We are the last step in a long line of steps that ensures pleadings and documents get…Sep 25, 2018Sep 25, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: Time is Always of the EssenceLegal assistants have chosen a career where time is always of the essence. We understand that the matters we work on daily are often among…Jul 24, 2018Jul 24, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: We Do Know What We KnowOne of the readers of my previous article commented: “While I don’t know everything, I do know what I know.” Despite my admission that…May 17, 2018May 17, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: We Don’t Know It AllI work in a small general practice law firm. Despite that description, I am not familiar with every area of law. There are dozens of areas…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: I Really Do (Mostly) Love My JobLegal assistants are notoriously stressed out and we sometimes focus too much on the negative things that rear their head throughout each…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrWho is Really Benefiting from Tort Reform and Damage Caps?If you take the media reports at face value, all attorneys are corrupt and only looking to make a quick buck by filing as many frivolous…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: Please Respect Our TimeThe average legal assistant works for two or three attorneys. Among other things, our job description includes…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: Be Nice to Your Attorney’s Legal AssistantI can’t count the number of times I’ve been the brunt of a client’s anger or irritation just to hear that same client interact completely…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
Heather Murphy CarrLEGAL ASSISTANT’S CORNER: The Sticky Wicket of Conferring with ClientsClients and legal assistants often build a strong and friendly relationship during the course of a case. Legal assistants act as a go…Apr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018