Demanding clients can get really annoying and make our lives miserable as paralegals.

It can become really stressful and time-consuming. To handle this, paralegals should set clear boundaries and expectations early on, maintain professionalism, and keep communication concise and documented. Staying calm, empathetic, and firm helps manage client behavior while protecting the workflow and ensuring quality legal support.

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