Breaking the Mold: Expanding the Paralegal Role with Kelby Ballena

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The paralegal role is evolving, and no one understands that better than Kelby Ballena. As someone who challenges the traditional boundaries of what it means to be a paralegal, Kelby shares valuable insights on how paralegals can expand their skill sets and increase their earning potential. In this episode, we explore how paralegals can step into areas like teaching, professional development, marketing, social media, accounting, and even client acquisition. Kelby’s mission is to share knowledge across all levels of the legal community and help attorneys focus on what they do best by working more efficiently and effectively. Tune in to learn how paralegals can truly become the heart and soul of a law firm, influencing not only their roles but also the development of others in the legal team.
Connect with Kelby:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-advocate-next-door/id1756778084
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelbyballena/

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