ParalegalGateway Newsletter

Volume 23

August 26, 2025

Paralegals Rock!
Thank you for being a valued subscriber! Each issue of ParalegalGateway’s newsletter will have topics and links designed to assist you in your career, personal life and hopefully bring a smile. Since 2001, ParalegalGateway has been uplifting and encouraging Paralegals around the world. We are so happy to have you join us!

MUST READ
Paralegals In The News

PARALEGAL PROFESSION
20+ Paralegal Software Options for Improved Productivity

The best paralegals embrace technology to increase productivity - that’s where paralegal software comes in. Legal software for paralegals is any technology platform that can be used to manage one of the many tasks that paralegals are responsible for, from case management to drafting legal documents. Read More Here! 

PARALEGAL SUPERSTAR
Jo-Ann Diaz de Leon

Jo-Ann Diaz de Leon was preparing to begin her Marriage & Family Therapy master’s program at Mount Saint Mary’s University when a Disney recruiter contacted her after seeing her resume online. “I recall thinking that I had a unique opportunity to work at the biggest entertainment company in the world and how could I pass that up.” Read more here.

ASSOCIATION NEWS
Ontario Paralegals - Your Insights Can Shape the Future of the Profession

The Law Society of Ontario is looking for your insights to help shape the future of the Paralegal profession. They are inviting Paralegals from across the province to participate in one-hour virtual focus groups taking place in October and November. These sessions will help inform the Working Group’s recommendations to support the sustainability and growth of the profession. Read more and take the survey here.  

CAREER NEWS AND INSIGHTS
How To Answer Five Common Legal Interview Questions

Interviews are naturally stressful because you can’t predict exactly which questions will be asked, but prepping for common interview questions will help you ease some stress. Whether you’re getting ready for an entry-level or lateral interview, OCI, or a callback, preparing in advance will give you time to think of specific examples and ways to tie your experiences to the specific role and firm/organization. Read More ».

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

Our Sponsors help us to keep the lights on and continue to bring Paralegal related content to our readers. The 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.

  • The Mommy is your 5-minute daily dose of mommy wisdom, laugh-out-loud stories, and practical tips.

  • Court Watch is credited for discovering some of the most high profile indictments of our time that could have very easily been overlooked.

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  • Google Workspace allows you to unlock the full power of AI in Gmail, Docs, Meet, Video Meetings, eSignature and more.

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