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Do You Need a Time Audit?
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In this episode, Ann discusses practical solutions for overwhelmed paralegals seeking better time management. She advises conducting a week-long time audit to track tasks and distractions, then using the data to approach the attorney with a plan for increasing productivity and addressing overwhelm. Ann also suggests reading relevant books on time management and shares insights on batching work to enhance efficiency. Don't forget to visit the website for additional resources and stay tuned for the upcoming episode on paralegal management.
Key Takeaways:
- If you're feeling overwhelmed with various tasks, start by gathering data about how you're using your time.
- New paralegals should expect tasks to take longer initially, but efficiency improves with experience.
- Don't be afraid to ask for more work in areas you're interested in or to learn new skills.
- Consider batching similar tasks together to boost efficiency and reduce task-switching.
- Time audits and organization can help alleviate feelings of overwhelm and boost your paralegal career.
Are you a paralegal who wants to skip the learning curve and kickstart your career?
The Paralegal Boot Camp offers online courses to fast-track your paralegal career, including a course on how to master your attention to detail. View our course offerings.
https://paralegal-bootcamp.thinkific.com.
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