Paralegal Jobs Forum

Does Anyone Not Speak English Anymore? - 44 Replies

Hi Dallas: Salary sounds rather low for for the Spanish speaking paralegals you describe. In my paralegal class at UCLA about 4 years ago, at least...

Is being a paralegal that bad? - 87 Replies

[QUOTE who="Been There, Done That, Want OUT in Hillsdale, New Jersey"]Some people become paralegals because they enjoy the law but don't want their...

Salary vs. Hourly - 7 Replies

Correction: I worked at two such firms, but I left the first one before 2004.

Sacramento Paralegals...Where Are You? - 40 Replies

Court reporting has its own problems. The schools have a 92% drop out rate for one thing.

Cost of Paralegal Programs in N. California - 43 Replies

Your traits will serve you well in law school and in law. Good lawyers are detail oriented; they have to be to discern the nuances in the law and in...

How can I get a job as a paralegal in California? - 1 Reply

I gather from your comments a law firm currently employs you. There's no place closer than at home, so start with your firm. You already have your...

Are "Temp to Perm" Jobs Real? - 4 Replies

I have not seen that happen here - that being strung along past the 90 days.

Paralegal Or MBA - 34 Replies

Thanks dh. I understand what you are saying. The cost of living is much cheaper here in the Southeast. But I do get end of the year bonuses. Also,...

ABA Paralegal Certificate Plus Health Insurance Experience - 23 Replies

Our relationship had its ups and downs, but, truly, I was shocked, surprised, chagrined and many other things when he canned me. Oh, he had...

Does anyone like being a paralegal? - 164 Replies

You can go directly to law school if your goal is to be a lawyer. You do not need paralegal school, nor do you need paralegal experience, to be a...

A few questions about the paralegal profession... - 19 Replies

[QUOTE who="Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado"]It was......though, in fairness, not all workdays were hell. But a great many of them...

4-year degree required. *sigh* - 46 Replies

[QUOTE who="As an employer with no college degree in Union City, California"]My employees with 4 year degrees are my best employees. They have the...

Executives Wanted - Positions Ranging From $80k to $500K

Is this the Start of a New Trend? - 13 Replies

and on top of that, I am seeing more and more job ads for unpaid interns. So if your looking to work for free, there is no shortage of jobs.

Is the field growing? - 10 Replies

I saw this today on a forum I visit: "She lost her job. 15 1/2 years with the Public Defenders office in Montgomery County and they did away with...

Paralegal Employment from Home Recent Grads Welcome - 1 Reply

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If you have been (or are) a paralegal please take a moment to answer this simple question... - 409 Replies

[QUOTE who="Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida"]She caused that firm humiliation - and probably a client. I would think she quit before she got fired (to...

I Already Have A Bachelor's Degree In Communication - 12 Replies

I have two options, go for my associate's or enroll in a certificate program. I've heard that people with college degree's can go for the latter. If...

Any Corporate Paralegals our there? - 20 Replies

I am a corporate paralegal in Tennessee. I find it very difficult to find other corporate paralegals to network. If you do work in corporate,...

Fed up paralegal in Florida - 7 Replies

Hello everyone, I've been checking out these forums for a while but this is the first time I'm posting. I'm just so frustrated and need a place to...

The "lucrative and growing field" lie - 44 Replies

Why do they keep this lie perpetuating? http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-surprising_jobs_that_pay_25_an_hour-983

Is being a Paralegal a good choice? - 41 Replies

I 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)...

th economy - 291 Replies

Considering 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...

Choosing between ABA-approved and non-ABA approved certification program... - 496 Replies

I am graduating next month and will then have a BA in Sociology. I am currently looking into two different certification programs (in Seattle, WA)...

Charging for freelance work - suggestions? - 77 Replies

I've been unofficially doing freelance paralegal work for various attorneys for about a year since getting my degree. I specialize in researching...

paralegal with software experience - 33 Replies

Hi I need real world advice. I want to get a british LLM in intellectual property and internet law. I have a business undergrad degree and worked in...

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SCHOOL - 54 Replies

Hello all, My wife is almost done completing an associates from a nationall accredited school in so cal. I am worried that since this is not from a...

Need some solid advise - 28 Replies

I am a stay at home mom, my youngest is going to school next Sept. I was thinking of going to school online for either a paralegal AAS or a post...

Advice for a paralegal student? - 453 Replies

I 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...

Paralegal questions - 43 Replies

I am in school right now for my Associates Degree to in Paralegal Studies. I would like to go back to school (after I graduate) to get my bachelors...

Paralegal to ..... what? I need assistance on what path to travel next - 16 Replies

I am done with lawyers. I have dealt with them for ten years and that is just enough time. I am recently back into the unemployed land of America...

I Need Some Advice: Thinking of Going into Accounting - 3 Replies

Well, I'm still having no luck finding a job (any job, not just a paralegal one). I was originally hopeful since I thought I had 2 soldid leads, but...

Being a Paralegal Is the Greatest Job in the World! - 27 Replies

Well, it is according to this article from the ABA Journal: IT and Litigation Support Paralegals Earn a Median of $115K http://www.abajournal.co...

Paralegal Salaries & Job Market in California? - 45 Replies

Hi everyone, I'd appreciate any advice anyone has. I 24 and I have a BA in Literature and am debating between becoming a high school teacher or a...

George Washington Univ. Masters program - 85 Replies

Hi all...wondering if anyone has information on the Masters in Paralegal Studies program offered by George Washington University? I am currently...

almost done in school and dont know where ill end up - 109 Replies

Im in a paralegal insitute college, and by january I will have my AA, the only thing is this school hasnt really gaiven me the experience i need to...

Case Assistant to Receptionist.. - 39 Replies

I just started working at a litigation firm in October as a Case Assistant. Last Friday I was informed that the Receptionist & I are changing...

Paralegal Career Advancement or Career Change Options? - 80 Replies

I'm a 32 year old male who's considering paralegal work. I've read much of the sobering talk on this website but the personality and career placement...

paralegal opps in Atl - 23 Replies

I am a recent graduate (BS in Crim Justice, also AS Liberal Arts). Thinking of going after Paralegal Cert (ABA approved). How long does it normally...

Paralegal---Input Needed! - 18 Replies

I need some input. My background: Over 15 years working in corporate marketing and sales departments in the Technology, Banking, and Education...

Is ABA enough - 15 Replies

Should I go to South University online Paralegal program? This program is ABA approved. I will take the 4 required classed at Mississippi College...

Work at Home Paralegal Opportunities? - 172 Replies

I'm a stay at home mom and would like to pursue a paralegal career in the near future. I have a Bachelor's in English and 8 years of legal...

Advice Sought on Networking and Landing a Paralegal Position in Boston or D.C. - 6 Replies

I recently relocated to just outside of Boston from Minnesota where I had been employed as a paralegal for a small family law firm. I also have...

Trashing the Profession - 251 Replies

This is supposed to be a Paralegal Jobs Forum, but more and more it sounds like a place to trash the profession, or complain about previous...

Legal Assistant Today - 5 Replies

I'm thinking of subscribing to Legal Assistant Today magazine (http://www.legalassistanttoday.com/). Has anyone heard of it? Does anyone...

I'm Torn! & Dunno What to be When I Grow Up! - 10 Replies

I'm gonna sound just like everyone else here. I'm 24, outta work and am throwin in the towel on looking a permanent job. I'm 5 months pregnant and...

Help please! I'm interested in a new career as a paralegal. Please advise..... - 23 Replies

Hey guys, I'm 39 yrs. old and was recently laid off from my lucrative pharmaceutical job of 7 years (thank God!), for I'm done with corporate...

I can't help but recognize..... - 1 Reply

Hey, guys, I'm new and contemplating a career change to parlegal. I can't help but notice the parallel occuring on this forum between pralegal and...

Career shift - 5 Replies

I am considering the San Francisco State University Paralegal Studies Certificate after being laid off recently. I have been spent several years...

Any suggestions for on an online school for paralegal studies? Kesier University maybe? - 5 Replies

I am looking to get my Associates in Paralegal studies and want an online school that has a bricks and mortor school in Florida also. I am not in a...