5 Tips for Paralegals from Charles Snyderman
Here’s some advice from Charles Snyderman. Charles has some advice to lawyers on what to tell their paralegals and then some advice to paralegals.
Top 5 things to tell your paralegal:
5. Thank you.
4. Please.
3. Good job.
2. You're the best.
1. I don't know what I would do without you.
If you're not saying these things on a regular basis, you should try it. As far as advice is concerned, the top 5 things to say to your paralegal are:
5. Treat everyone who works here the way you treat our clients. You will be treated the same way by your co-workers, and you will like it.
4. As long as you try hard to do a good job, it's okay if you make a mistake.
3. If you discover a problem, no matter how small you think it is, bring it to my attention.
2. Remember that despite your desire to help a client, you can not give legal advice.
1. If you decide to quit, I'll break both of your legs.
