Listen "67. Power Hour Q&A : Tips on How to Become a Freelance Paralegal - October 23, 2024"
Episode Synopsis
No-Cost Freelance Paralegal Starter Course: https://www.freelanceparalegals.com/
Apply to the Zirtual Contractor Network of virtual legal assistants and paralegals: https://www.freelanceparalegals.com/freelance-paralegal-jobs
Connect with Jaclyn:
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Follow & Connect with Kelby Ballena:
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LinkedIn
Follow Seattle Family Law Attorney on TikTok
30 hour work week video as mentioned in the video
Welcome to the Paralegal Freelance Lounge! In this Q&A session, I, Jaclyn Foster, along with my special expert guest, Kelby Ballena, dive into some of the top questions I've recently received about freelancing as a paralegal. From building a client base to refining your cold outreach strategy, analyzing the market for foreign lawyers and paralegals alike to uncovering your chances at success if you have a career gap, this video covers everything you need to know to succeed as a remote paralegal entrepreneur. If you're wondering how to transition from traditional legal work to a successful freelancing career, or if you're simply looking for tips to improve your legal support business, this episode is for you.
🚀 Key Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Strategies for Effective Cold Outreach to law firms
10:15 Application Process for Zirtual
12:17 Calculating Daily Fees for Onsite Work
18:18 Freelance Paralegal Contracts
19:49 Working with Law Firms in a specialty
22:23 Foreign legal professional offering services in the United States
32:26 Career gaps - can I still freelance?
38:18 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
44:00 Shoutout to Seattle Family Law Attorney
46:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
How to build a freelance paralegal business
Strategies for effective cold outreach and client acquisition
Understanding the role of virtual paralegals in law firm growth
Remote work best practices for legal professionals
Advice for overcoming challenges like low conversion rates in client acquisition
Join the Paralegal Freelance Lounge community and learn how to turn your paralegal experience into a profitable freelancing career! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video if you find it valuable.
Apply to the Zirtual Contractor Network of virtual legal assistants and paralegals: https://www.freelanceparalegals.com/freelance-paralegal-jobs
Connect with Jaclyn:
YouTube
Facebook Group
TIKTOK
Follow & Connect with Kelby Ballena:
Tiktok
Follow Seattle Family Law Attorney on TikTok
30 hour work week video as mentioned in the video
Welcome to the Paralegal Freelance Lounge! In this Q&A session, I, Jaclyn Foster, along with my special expert guest, Kelby Ballena, dive into some of the top questions I've recently received about freelancing as a paralegal. From building a client base to refining your cold outreach strategy, analyzing the market for foreign lawyers and paralegals alike to uncovering your chances at success if you have a career gap, this video covers everything you need to know to succeed as a remote paralegal entrepreneur. If you're wondering how to transition from traditional legal work to a successful freelancing career, or if you're simply looking for tips to improve your legal support business, this episode is for you.
🚀 Key Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Strategies for Effective Cold Outreach to law firms
10:15 Application Process for Zirtual
12:17 Calculating Daily Fees for Onsite Work
18:18 Freelance Paralegal Contracts
19:49 Working with Law Firms in a specialty
22:23 Foreign legal professional offering services in the United States
32:26 Career gaps - can I still freelance?
38:18 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
44:00 Shoutout to Seattle Family Law Attorney
46:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
How to build a freelance paralegal business
Strategies for effective cold outreach and client acquisition
Understanding the role of virtual paralegals in law firm growth
Remote work best practices for legal professionals
Advice for overcoming challenges like low conversion rates in client acquisition
Join the Paralegal Freelance Lounge community and learn how to turn your paralegal experience into a profitable freelancing career! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video if you find it valuable.
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