Power Paralegal Award Categories

For paralegals doing something bold, new, or outside the box.

We’re looking for professionals who:

• Started a niche business or service
• Broke into a new market or underserved area of law
• Took a major career pivot to do something innovative
• Created a new model for delivering legal support (e.g., flat fee systems, tech-integrated delivery, virtual firm launches)

✨ This is the “first-to-do-it” award for legal entrepreneurship and creativity.

For the paralegal who runs operations like a boss.

We want to see:

• Clean, documented systems or SOPs they created or improved
• Use of tools like ClickUp, Notion, Gavel.io, Dubsado, or Clio to streamline workflows
• Leadership in organizing chaos—especially in agencies or small firms
• Mentions from colleagues who rely on this person to “make things make sense”

📦 If they’re the one fixing bottlenecks or organizing the entire backend, this is their category.

For the tech-savvy pro embracing automation, AI, and new tools.

Judges are looking for:

• Use of tech like Clio, Gavel, Zapier, ChatGPT, document automation, etc.
• Evidence they helped a firm adopt or scale tech
• Thought leadership—webinars, TikToks, blogs, or internal training
• Tech courage: trying, testing, and teaching smarter ways to work

For the person who lifts others up, formally or informally.

We’re seeking:

• Consistent mentorship of newer paralegals or students
• Evidence of community support (e.g., answering questions in forums, organizing meetups, offering resume help)
• Testimonials or stories about how they’ve changed someone’s career
• Strong impact without gatekeeping

🤝 Think of the person who always makes time to help someone grow.

For the one who came back stronger.

Nominees should:

• Have a personal story of overcoming hardship, burnout, or a toxic firm
• Be willing to share how they rebuilt, relaunched, or redefined their career
• Show impact post-recovery: launching a business, changing firms, mentoring others, etc.
• Inspire others with their ability to keep going when things got hard

💪 This award honors strength, vulnerability, and comeback stories.

For the legal support pro committed to equity, access, and advocacy.

Ideal nominees:

• Volunteer in legal clinics, pro bono programs, or nonprofit legal orgs
• Advocate for underserved communities (immigration, housing, DV, expungements, etc.)
• Do outreach beyond their day job—teaching, speaking, or sharing info
• Are known for giving back even when their own time is limited

⚖️ This is about service, heart, and real-world impact.

For the big-picture thinker shaping the profession.

Nominees might be:

• Legal educators or coaches
• Content creators, podcasters, writers, or speakers
• Paralegals pushing thought leadership on LinkedIn, TikTok, or in publications
• Leaders creating programs, platforms, or models that elevate the entire field

🌟 This is for the people showing the world what a paralegal can really do.

A legacy award for staying power, evolution, and industry-wide respect.

Nominees must:

• Have 10+ years in the profession
• Show consistent growth, adaptability, and excellence
• Be known for mentoring, leading, or inspiring others in the field
• Still be out here doing the work—with grace, grit, and impact

🎤 They’ve seen it all. And they’re still slaying.