The LDA Toolkit – Although the work LDAs do can be very rewarding, running a successful LDA business can be a lot of work and stressful at times. An LDA’s day can be unpredictable from one day to the next, but by using certain tools, systems, and software, such as a form preparation software, the
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How to Avoid Unlawful Practice of Law (UPL)
Providing Self-Help Services as a Legal Document Assistant Under the BPC code 6400(d) (1-4)., LDAs are authorized to perform “self-help services”, that CAN enable self-represented litigants to get help with form preparation, get access to published information, both legal and factual, access to legal documents, and to get assistance with filing and serving those legal
Work from Home – Pros and Cons
We’ll be talking about points to consider when deciding if you wish to Work From Home as opposed to getting a commercial lease and brick and mortar location. Specifically, let’s discuss the pros and cons of working from home. Some of the Pros of working from home can include: • Having the Freedom to set
Commercial Lease – Pros and Con
Building up your business office or work from home? Where is going to be the best place to work with your clients? We’ll go over the pros and cons of having a brick and mortar location, or working from home. Which should you choose?
Put it in Writing (The LDA Contract)
The LDA Standard Contract, (As required by law) 1. Why do we use the contract, because Its required under California law 2. What should the contract say? What are the terms and disclosures. 3. What is required when entering into contracts in languages other than English? We’ll go over the Mandatory translation requirement LDA Standard
What Is the R.O.I.?
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How I Became A Paralegal?
I have been a paralegal since 2003. I love what I do, it’s rewarding on so many levels and I don’t see myself doing anything else. However, I didn’t always know that I wanted to be a paralegal. It all began in 2002, when I attended a legal employment training program called L.E.A.P. (Legal Employment
Has It Been A Year Already?
Today marks the one year anniversary of me starting my freelance paralegal services business, Olvera & Associates. Saying that it has been a struggle would be an understatement. My income has been “surely” but not steady, I’ve been living constantly out of my comfort zone. However, I wouldn’t give any of it up. Being self-employed has
How to Become an Immigration Consultant in CA
In this video, I go through how to register as an Immigration Consultant in California with the Secretary of State. I talk about the Business and Professions Code, the Surety Bond, the Disclosure form, and the Bond Search feature. Edit: @ 5:43, The correct website is USCIS.gov ($1750 bonds, available at http://dimirak.com/bonds/index.php). I have my
Restrictions That May Affect California Notaries Completing Form I-9
In order to obtain additional income as a notary public, many notaries perform Form I-9 certifications. However, per the California Secretary of State, notaries should be aware that certain restrictions apply to performing these type of services in California. Form I-9 is the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Its purpose