67. Power Hour Q&A : Tips on How to Become a Freelance Paralegal

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Paralegals Should Be Millionaires with Jaclyn Foster

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For too long, paralegals have been undervalued, underpaid, and overlooked in an industry they help hold together. But here’s the truth: You are worth more. Your skills are worth more. And it’s time to start earning more. In Paralegals Should Be Millionaires, Jaclyn—a multi-six-figure paralegal entrepreneur and leader in paralegal staffing—reveals the mindset shifts, business models, and actionable strategies paralegals need to break free from traditional limitations and design their dream careers. From launching freelance businesses and creating profitable online courses to building scalable

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67. Power Hour Q&A : Tips on How to Become a Freelance Paralegal - October 23, 2024

Paralegals Should Be Millionaires with Jaclyn Foster

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67. Power Hour Q&A : Tips on How to Become a Freelance Paralegal - October 23, 2024

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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.