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Michael Macdonald Updated 16 hours ago |
Work at Home Paralegal Opportunities? - 122 Replies[QUOTE who="Possible paralegal in Yorktown Heights, New York"]Thank you for your advice. I will pursue an ABA certificate. I agree that I have to... |
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EAL Updated 3 days ago |
ABA AA degree versus non-ABA bachelor's degree in paralegal studies - 11 RepliesWhat do you think about these online schools that provides paralegal certificates? |
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Anon Updated 3 days ago |
Does anyone like being a paralegal? - 179 Replies[QUOTE who="Paralegal in Dallas, Texas"]Here's what I think is amazing - the job requirements for this Litigation Paralegal job posting (as seen on... |
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Brittany Updated 5 days ago |
Legal secretary vs paralegal? Which has more job openings? Which is a better career? - 85 Replies[QUOTE who="Christie in Mount Laurel, New Jersey"]Not sure what they pay in Dallas but here in Jersey i am making as a legal secretary almost $70K. ... |
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Parafreegal Updated 6 days ago |
does paralegal certificate really value over $13,000? - 4 RepliesI had a hard time starting out after getting my Paralegal Certificate. It took me two years to find a permanent gig (the economy was coming out of a... |
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Parafreegal Updated 8 days ago |
Should i let the b!tch fire me, or should I resign and put rabbit poop in her Prada purse? - 1 ReplyDon't quit. If you do, then kiss unemployment benefits goodbye. They could be pressuring you so you do quit, but don't. Stick it out. The... |
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Parafreegal Updated 8 days ago |
Charging for freelance work - suggestions? - 64 RepliesIf it happens, it's not very widespread. If firms need "freelancers" they typically go to the recruiting agencies for temps, but even that work... |
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Parafreegal Updated 9 days ago |
Interviews - 16 RepliesI guess nobody posts here anymore. It can't be because everyone has a paralegal job. Perhaps, everyone gave up on pursuing paralegal jobs? I've... |
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Parafreegal Updated 9 days ago |
Sacramento Paralegals...Where Are You? - 26 RepliesIt would depend on your location, Portland. I think it would be possible but not likely to land such a job. I think you're aiming a bit too high. ... |
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Deborah Updated 11 days ago |
Fed up paralegal in Florida - 50 Replies[QUOTE who="Fed up in Pompano Beach, Florida"]Hello everyone, I've been checking out these forums for a while but this is the first time I'm posting.... |
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BG Updated 20 days ago |
Paralegal Salaries & Job Market in California? - 143 RepliesWithout experience or a paralegal certificate, no law firm will hire you, since there are thousands of experienced paralegals looking for work. |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 21 days ago |
th economy - 249 RepliesConsidering the economic downturn, awhat are the chances of finding a job as a paralegal in the near future? The large law firms are starting to... |
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iheartkarma Updated 24 days ago |
If you have been (or are) a paralegal please take a moment to answer this simple question... - 323 RepliesIf you think nursing is less stressful than paralegal, you are in for a big surprise! I have been a nurse, a paralegal, and am now a nurse... |
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legalbeagal in middleof, Texas Updated 29 days ago |
Starting to work - 119 RepliesI am getting my Associates degree in Paralegal and all I have left is my internship. I've applied at a few law firms but no luck. A Paralegal does... |
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Megan in Alexandria, Virginia Updated 1 month ago |
Is being a Paralegal a good choice? - 157 RepliesI am a student in the University of Miami, trying to finish up and get accepted into a law school (though I am just a 21 year old junior right now)... |
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dsmt in San Leandro, California Updated 1 month ago |
Cost of Paralegal Programs in N. California - 42 RepliesI'm researching paralegal programs in sf bay area. ANYONE ELSE HAVE INFO? These are the programs I have found thus far: CSU EAST BAY... |
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Doris @ Solomon Mansure Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Updated 1 month ago |
Unemployed Paralegal looking for help! I was told the field was suppose to need paralegals and finding that to be untrue. - 19 RepliesHello everyone! I was hoping to seek some help. I entered into college as an undecided major. I started to complete my associates as a general for... |
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tmf1977 in Yonkers, New York Updated 2 months ago |
Choosing between ABA-approved and non-ABA approved certification program... - 523 RepliesI am graduating next month and will then have a BA in Sociology. I am currently looking into two different certification programs (in Seattle, WA)... |
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Meh in Riverside, New Jersey Updated 2 months ago |
Is court reporting a good job for introverts? - 9 RepliesI consider myself shy and introverted, though don't mind interacting with people occasionally, and I'm interested in pursuing a career as a... |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 2 months ago |
Center for Legal Studies - 2 RepliesI have a bachelors in Business Management, have some experience, but the job market is slow here right now. At some point, in the next couple years,... |
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dawndmd in Traverse City, Michigan Updated 2 months ago |
Advice for a paralegal student? - 378 RepliesI only received one response to this, so I am posting again in hope of more feedback: I would greatly appreciate as much thoughtful feedback as I... |
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hmmm in Chula Vista, California Updated 2 months ago |
Law for All - 19 RepliesWith the control of legal education today, many people have little chance at ever attending a traditional law school, so they can only hope to... |
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hmmm in Chula Vista, California Updated 2 months ago |
Paralegal to Attorney - 7 RepliesAlright, kind of stuck in limbo right now. Need advice please!! Going thru a career change right now. About to go back to school to finish my... |
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pinkfusion in California Updated 3 months ago |
First time paralegal - 1 ReplyI just got a part-time paralegal position with a solo start-up lawyer. I start on Monday and I'm definitely nervous. He has a BIG personality and... |
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disabled paralegal in orlando, Florida |
disabled paralegali am a paralegal i have an A.S. in paralegal also a B.S. in legal studies. I cant drive and am disabled right now. are there any attorneys that... |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 3 months ago |
4-year degree required. *sigh* - 46 RepliesI see this all day, every day. Paralegal job ads that specifically state that a Bachelor's degree is required. I have 6 years of experience as a... |
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gagirl in Buford, Georgia Updated 3 months ago |
Career Change - 11 RepliesIm confused!! I've been a lit paralegal for 5 years and dont feel productive anymore..... I create binders, schedule depo's and put up with... |
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Laid Off Secretary in Urbana, Ohio Updated 3 months ago |
Average Caseload - 19 RepliesI'm a paralegal working at a plaintiff firm handling personal injury cases and was very curious about trying to find out what the average caseload is... |
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Miscarlett in Gulf Breeze, Florida Updated 3 months ago |
Paralegal school - is it worth it? Probably not. - 35 RepliesOk. I did a little research on a paper I have to write for my Economics of Education class. My topic is on the rates of returns to education for what... |
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Lovetorun in Tampa, Florida Updated 3 months ago |
For those exiting the paralegal field- your thoughts and feelings? - 16 RepliesI am writing this as a person who holds a BA and paralegal certificate from an ABA program. I graduated back in 2009 and have decided to move on as... |
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tmf1977 in Yonkers, New York Updated 4 months ago |
George Washington Univ. Masters program - 73 RepliesHi all...wondering if anyone has information on the Masters in Paralegal Studies program offered by George Washington University? I am currently... |
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tmf1977 in Yonkers, New York Updated 4 months ago |
Reliable information from real paralegals. - 15 RepliesI have been reading about paralegals or legal assistants. I have a few questions for actual professionals currently employed in the field. Do... |
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Deborah James in Alameda, California Updated 4 months ago |
WORST TEMP ASSIGNMENTS AND WHY FIRED - 2 RepliesAter graduating from Paralegal School, I was temping while looling for my full-time Paralegal job. One assignment was working for a corporation in... |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 4 months ago |
Need info on becoming a paralegal.... - 8 RepliesHi all. I am hoping that I can get some info here.. I am planning on starting a paralegal program online and trying to figure out which one is best.... |
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shotglass00 in san francisco, California |
unaccredited AA in Paralegal Studies vs ABA certificateI recently found out that my paralegal program (from a traditional institution) does not have any accreditation, what will increase my chances of... |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 4 months ago |
Interested on your thoughts about the direction of the paralegal field - 23 RepliesI am certified as a paralegal but left the field last year to pursue a new path in my career. As I keep reading these boards I am left feeling... |
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Paralegal in Dallas, Texas Updated 5 months ago |
Robert Half Legal - 4 RepliesThey're the biggest spammers on Indeed. They posted about 10 new jobs in my area today. Nothing they post is real. These job sites are a cycle... |
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Jean424 in New York, New York |
Volunteer, Legal Assistance/ImmigrationHi all! I am a skilled professional in the social sector and am extremely enthusiastic and determined to advance my career towards legal assistance,... |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 5 months ago |
Online Paralegal training - 108 RepliesI'd sure like someone to give some opinions on experiences with the online paralegal training schools. I'm considering Blackstone, but also looking... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida |
New Law School in FloridaAccording to the most recent edition of the Florida Bar News, a new branch of Thomas J. Cooley Law School will be opening in Riverview, Florida. ... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 5 months ago |
Is Becoming Paralegal Wishful Thinking? - 2 RepliesThe answer is an overwhelming, yes! Even law school graduates are suing their schools for misrepresenting the issue of post-graduate opportunities... |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 5 months ago |
Thoughts of Paralegal Certificate Programs - 2 RepliesI graduated last year with a BSBA and am now working as an admin assistant at a small company. I want to switch into legal field but most of the... |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 6 months ago |
switching career to paralegal? - 10 RepliesI need some advice from those already in the legal field. I have a BS degree in insurance and 15 years of work experience in insurance (claims,... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 6 months ago |
Crazy Paralegal/ Lawyer E-mail Exhange - 6 RepliesThere weas recently an interesting e-mail exchange between an attorney and a law student applying for a job as a paralegal. Both of them need to... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 6 months ago |
Paralegal ambling toward vestibule of Hell... - 57 RepliesI accomplished my dream, I'm a paralegal...now what? I've read many comments--especially Displaced Paralegal's; despite the horror stories, I still... |
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Paralegal in Dallas, Texas Updated 6 months ago |
Deposition and Litigation Services - 2 RepliesI'm new to the field and wondering how one goes about choosing an agency to handle deposition and litigation needs. I noticed there are some... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 6 months ago |
Suits - 2 RepliesHas anyone been watching the show "Suits" on USA? I ask because, unlike some other shows about lawyers, this one has a paralegal and a legal... |
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BG in Carlsbad, California Updated 6 months ago |
Question about Paralegal work? - 67 RepliesI was thinking about going to school to be a Paralegal. I enjoy the secretary type of job, but I also am interested in law and being a Paralegal will... |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 6 months ago |
Online Job Applications - 9 RepliesFilling out online job applications is beyond aggravating and many times a pointless endeavor. I just attempted to fill out two such applications.... |
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mary in Tampa, Florida Updated 6 months ago |
Center for Legal Studies - 8 RepliesA while back, I heard about this program http://www.legalstudies.com/index.asp I never attended or anything, but I did call to ask a few questions. I... |
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