The Paralegal Coach

You're Already Using AI: What Paralegals Need to Know

Think your firm is not using AI yet? Take a closer look at your cite-checking tool, your transcription app, and your review platform. AI is already in there. In this ep

How to Actually Unplug on Vacation Without the Monday Dread

Episode Summary: Do you ever come back from vacation feeling like you need another vacation?
If you've ever spent the week before your time off working late to "get ahea

Is Your Paralegal Role AI-Proof? Here's How to Find Out (and What to do About it)

Free Resource Mentioned in This Episode The AI Career Audit Coach The free tool Ann references throughout this episode. It is a custom GPT that asks you focused questio

Trial Tips Every Litigation Paralegal Should Steal From a Hot Seat Pro

What really happens in the hot seat when everything goes wrong? In this episode, Ann sits down with Anthony "Tony" Castro, owner of Lit Trial Paralegal Services and one o

Still Showing Up: One Paralegal's Story of Purpose, Passion, and ALS

In this deeply moving and unique conversation, Ann shares the story of Tina Johnson—a career paralegal, mentor, leader, and advocate who was diagnosed with ALS in 2024. B

Oregon's First Cohort of Landlord/Tenant Licensed Paralegals

If you've ever wondered what licensed paralegals actually do, and how they're changing access to justice, this conversation pulls back the curtain. In this episode of P

Paralegals in Business? An Interview with Leah Miller

If you're a paralegal who's ever thought:  "Maybe I should start my own business…" This episode is your reality check, and maybe your inspiration. In this candid conv

Finding a Paralegal Mentor

Announcement! The AI Boot Camp is open for enrollment at AI-TrainingBootCamp.com. Learn more about AI for Legal Professionals. In this final podcast episode in our Pa

Fast-Track Your Tech Learning

Episode Summary: Mastering Legal Tech Without the Overwhelm — Part 7 of the Paralegal Survival Toolkit In this episode of the Paralegal Coach Podcast, Ann Pearson conti

How to Survive a Toxic Work Culture as a New Hire

Episode Summary: How to Survive a Toxic Workplace — Part 6 of the Paralegal Survival Toolkit In this episode of the Paralegal Coach Podcast, Ann Pearson continues the P

How to Earn Respect Faster, Part 5 of the Paralegal Survival Series

Episode Summary: How to Earn Respect Faster — Part 5 of the Paralegal Survival Toolkit In this episode of the Paralegal Coach Podcast, Ann Pearson returns to the Parale

Why Your Job Title Matters Less Than You Think in a Law Firm, a discussion with Jacob Reeder

Episode Summary: Prefer to watch the video interview: https://youtu.be/l99EN275AYI  In this episode of the Paralegal Coach Podcast, Ann Pearson sits down with Jacob Ree

Brave Boundaries For New Paralegals

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Paralegal Coach Podcast, Ann Pearson continues the Paralegal Survival Toolkit series by addressing one of the most common and quie

The Communication Skill That Saves Paralegal Careers

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Paralegal Coach Podcast, Ann Pearson continues her Paralegal Survival Toolkit series with a skill she calls career-saving: courage

How New Paralegals Learn Fast Without Burning Out

In this episode, Ann Pearson tackles one of the most common and most discouraging experiences for new paralegals: being thrown into the role with little to no onboarding.

Paralegal Survival Toolkit - a Series

Episode Summary: In this episode, Ann Pearson gets straight to the heart of the biggest challenge paralegals face managing an overwhelming workload. Skipping the usual in

Don't Ever Stop Asking Questions

Episode Summary: In this milestone episode host, Ann Pearson, introduces listeners to a fresh direction for the podcast! Spoiler alert: check out the new name of the podc

Do You Want to Survive or Thrive?

Episode Summary: In this episode of the 'Paralegals on Fire' podcast, host Ann Pearson delves into strategies for thriving in a paralegal career versus merely surviving.

Want to Enjoy Your Paralegal Job More? Find Your Niche!

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of the Paralegals on Fire Podcast Show, host Ann Pearson shares an inspiring conversation with Lisa Abbey in this episode of

Legal Rebel With a Cause - An Interview With Sateesh Nori

About the Guest(s): Sateesh Nori is a multifaceted professional renowned in the legal field. He is a lawyer, law professor, and author, serving as a Senior Legal Innovati