Thriving Paralegals Have Systems // Tips to keep you productive & efficient

[@kristinelizabeth9309]

Thanks to your advice and guidance, I am doing really well at my first paralegal job after graduating! I work in a family law firm and My attorney is grateful to you too!! Your advice is so valuable for new paralegals! Thank you for everything you do Misty! I look to you as a mentor since I began my degree program two years ago~🥰

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for this amazing feedback. I'm so happy to be helping Paralegals thrive in this crazy legal industry. Of course, thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate you!

[@reneemccaslin5211]

OMG! Thank you so much for this video. Your systems and indexing of documents is EXACTLY what I have always done to keep things straight for myself during the entire litigation process. My former employer/supervising attorney thought that these processes were "too time consuming" and unnecessary. All the processes and procedures I have in place throughout the case are crucial for keeping track of what goes in and out and cross referencing information. I feel vindicated just by your video confirming it is necessary to be successful in our jobs.

[@rebeccadumas3045]

I needed this video today because I marketed myself to 4 attorneys this week & started working with all of them but now I have to plan each attorney & deadlines etc. I'm excited & ready but I def needed a little reminder that I am smart enough to work smarter not harder as long as I don't procrastinate. Get the trial prep moving along & be prepared for the "oh sh!t" moments so the client doesn't stress about losing their case. I love that rush of I got your back! I've been packing around a planner with me & inside it also has a legal pad/pen when any thoughts or ideas come I don't hesitate I just write it down with the date so I can go back to it. I've set the goal of I WILL NOT DO ANYTHING WITHOUT INTENTIONS!!! To have intent is key to success! I'm doing a challenge that I actually learned from a real estate agent. How many days until the end of the year (in Aug it was 140 days) so write down 140 days, deduct days off for mental health, personal & just bcuz I don't wanna (40) What will I do too achieve as much as possible GAME ON for 100 days? I wrote it down in my planner on each day starting from wake up get dressed etc to sleep time... I included scheduled out time for my family to make them a priority in my deadlines so I didn't get "to busy" since I'm a workaholic. Then I told myself to set timers for each goal of the day & once it's up that's enough, next... I feel so refreshed & more productive than I had in over a year. It's crazy how chaos/messy offices etc can break your productivity. I am also allowing myself 15 mins each day for knowledge based research time that builds up my reserve to be able to network... Like this comment, like & shared video on KZbin... Growing & learning me to my end goal, which believe it or not success to me isn't the # in your bank account, it's the freedom of harassment for things such as bills etc... Sorry this is a novel but I hope it can help someone in your community succeed/grow/ learn & reach their end goals. Thank you Misty for all you offer to us... YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

Love all of this. I know your comment will help many. Thank you so much for the amazing feedback. You've also given me a fabulous content idea for a future video. So thank you for that as well. And of course thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate you!

[@rebeccadumas3045]

@@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray I'm so glad I was able to help provide a content idea 🏆 I can't wait to watch your channel even more than before to try & spot what brilliance I played a part in 🤗 I'm seriously full of useless information & I am the type of person that will either give you a solution & if it doesn't work I'll create a solution! If you need brain storming ideas for content feel free to ask 🧁

[@dobettereveryday6055]

You are valuable beyond measure, and in all facets of life. Thank you, endlessly.

[@letstalkparalegal]

I love all of this!! Creating our own processes is essential to the success of managing the caseload as a whole. Another great point to add is to do this from the beginning of the case. As every case can differ and the process may need to be changed according to that particular case. This should be from intake to settlement/trial! Keep it up, girl!! You are amazing!!

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate you!

[@aenglish8615]

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[@gloria5289]

Thanks for this great motivational video. Your advice is so helpful for both new and established paralegals. It's always ideal to look at what you do to see how processes can be approved with existing tools. I will definitely be looking at my processes this week.

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@MisabogadosJLALAW]

I love what you are sharing here. Where can I find more information about your services. We need to implement and better our systems

[@carissaplustwo]

I love your videos thank you. Just one request. Can you walk us through exactly how to index?

[@keithantapley2219]

Another great video!!!

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate you!

[@laurashipley8661]

Hi Misty, Thank you for your videos. The information given has been so instrumental to me. I am a new Certified Paralegal in my second paralegal job. Both jobs are different areas of law and currently, I am a paralegal for a corporate environment rather than with attorneys. Can you please give advice or do a video on working with difficult co-workers (cough cough catty women). I am more focused on my career now and less distracted by office rumors, jealousy, or gossip, however, I know many new paralegals could become discouraged or disappointed with their career choice in this unique field. Your opinion means a lot! Thank you!

[@Floridiansince94]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate you.

[@bethbrashears1253]

A part of my system is apparently looking up systems and watching people tell me that I need a f**king system. Cool thanks thank thanks thanks cool cool cool cool cool

[@Floridiansince94]

What do you think of the platform Monday ?

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

I've heard great things about it. My friend Jaclyn Foster of Foster Paralegal Services uses it and she loves it.

[@helenachibas4920]

Are these systems you use along with whatever case/document management program your law firm uses?

[@tombraider4mel]

Please make a video on good employee abuse. I'm just about done with my attorney rewarding my good work with more work. But the good for nothing ppl get by with compliments and not lift a finger unless they are clocking out😡😞💔

[@ArrowConsultants_MistyMurray]

Great content idea. Thank you.

[@rebeccadumas3045]

Even though this frustrates you try to take a breath & think about it from a different prospective... Is it that those complemented ppl are truly thanked or is it you that is thanked because your boss trusts you enough to give those tasks to you? We all produce a language within our actions (this is in a book called something like Love Language or something & I can't remember the author either) :/ but some show love/respect by buying gifts, hugs, attention or whatever so maybe your boss is actually creating a leader out of you to set you apart for success. 🤗 Good luck with your journey to your end result.

[@tombraider4mel]

@@rebeccadumas3045 thank you 😊

[@letstalkparalegal]

@@rebeccadumas3045 Great point! Always think about the perspective that is what life is all about!! Love this!

[@rebeccadumas3045]

@@letstalkparalegal Thank you for your polite reply. I always do what I can to uplift others especially us women. Life is hard already, we don't need to tear anyone down. I had an instructor that was a total D-bag to me in my Criminal Justice degree & I was convinced it was bcuz I was the only female & only person to care/take classes seriously. I was soooooo frustrated & I quit school bcuz I couldn't handle the constant ignorance from this dude. He personally called me in for a meeting & told me, face to face, I'm hard on you & give you all these extras bcuz you are the only leader in my class! He's like you will be successful in one way or another bcuz of your knowledge, organization & drive to prove that blondes aren't dumb... (His way of joking, even though he failed! Lol) I was like wait what!?! You're always so ignorant to me! He replied That's bcuz you need to get prepared for all of the negative you're about to face in the world & I am trying to help you not be reactive for your success! Needless to say I was dumbfounded & then annoyed haha like oh my heck why didn't you just once say good job or thank you whatever... I learned a lesson here this day & it's stuck with me since. 🐣