ParalegalGateway Newsletter

Volume 36

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MUST READ
Paralegals In The News

PARALEGAL PROFESSION
The Bold, Cold Email that Landed One Man a Paralegal Role at a Global Firm

Many people believe that without the right connections, scoring a role at a global law firm is next to impossible. But one law student shattered that myth, using a single, laser-focused cold email to crack open a door few ever get through. Speaking on a recent episode of The Protege’ Show, Victor Yan, a law student at UNSW and a Paralegal at Herbert Smith Frehills Kramer (HSFK), revealed how one carefully crafted, highly targeted cold email became the unexpected catalyst that helped him land a role at the global firm. Read More Here! 

Busy Isn’t a Badge. It’s a Bottleneck..

Every minute you spend on low-value work costs you opportunities you can’t get back. That is why BELAY exists: to help leaders like you get back to what matters.

Our Delegation Guide + Worksheet gives you a simple system to:
✓ Identify what to delegate
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PARALEGAL SUPERSTAR
Nancy Gazzigli

Nancy Gazzigli, a seasoned Paralegal and business/IT consultant, has made a significant mark in the legal services industry with over two decades of diverse professional experience. As the Founder of Nancy Gazzigli and Associates, she specializes in providing complex legal support in various areas, including personal injury, product liability, criminal, family and business law. Her strategic insight and operational efficiency have garnered her a reputation for excellence, enabling her to streamline legal workflows and implement effective case management systems that enhance communication, compliance, and client outcomes. Read more here.

ASSOCIATION & SCHOOL NEWS
Gratifying Experience at MCC is Setting Paralegal Student Up for Success

After taking a break, Jesalina Sabater, returned to Middlesex Community College (MCC) in 2024 to continue her education. Attending Middlesex allowed Sabater to remain close to home while exploring her interests. Now pursuing a degree in Paralegal studies, she is benefitting from a combination of hands-on experiences and activities offered around campus. “My overall experience at MCC has been truly gratifying,” Sabater said. “I liked the thought of attending MCC and staying involved in my own community. I am active everywhere I can be on-campus, and it has been so fulfilling to me.” Read more here.  

CAREER NEWS AND INSIGHTS
5 Tips for Job Seekers Looking to Move Cities - Resume Writers Weigh In

Looking for a job in a new city? Exciting! A fresh start in a new place can help revitalize ones career and life. However, job searching out of state or city presents its own hurdles to leap over that can often times make the search ever so slightly more difficult than searching within your geographic area. Our resume writers know the challenges well and they’ve weighed in on some small, simple things you can do to help the process move along effectively. Read More ».

LINKS AND SPONSORS
Links We Like (And Hope You Will Too!)

Our Sponsors help us to keep the lights on and continue to bring Paralegal related content to our readers. The link list below is a mix of both sponsor links and interesting (and sometimes fun) links we’ve found on the internet. Please visit them and let them know you appreciate their support to the Paralegal profession.

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