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Stang Girl from Phoenix (on vaca in...) Updated 1 month ago |
How to Find Out if You're Really Being Blackballed? - 30 RepliesDear belle: I agree that if you fib on your next resume by leaving off potentially adverse (inaccurate and unfair as it may be)information from... |
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deb@debsprofessionalservices Updated 2 months ago |
Outsourced Transcription at my firm... - 133 RepliesThis is showing up as in Yuma AZ - simply as that is where I am currently physically located. Deb's Professional Services office is in our motor... |
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WhatWasIThinking in Naperville, Illinois Updated 3 months ago |
Legal Secretarial Work IS NOT good money - 141 RepliesI never could understand how the legal secretary profession got its reputation for being good pay. To anyone who happens to care, here's some info... |
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divadoll Updated 4 months ago |
Legal Secretary Positions for newcomers - 42 RepliesHello everyone I was thinking of getting my legal secretary certificate but need some advice. I am an EDGAR operator and have about 9 years... |
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ToBoeingOrNotToBoeing in Seattle, Washington Updated 5 months ago |
Why are there so many nasty, bitter women in this field? - 66 RepliesEvery law office I've worked has had several women in it that are just, bitter nasty people. I remember when I first started in this field there... |
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Trixiebelle in Whittier, California Updated 5 months ago |
legal secretarys - 72 RepliesWhats the average income for a legal secretary |
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tricoastal in Dallas, Texas Updated 6 months ago |
Age discrimination as a leagal secretary. - 218 RepliesI'm about to be 38 and going to a community college to become a certified legal secretary. It will take me about a year. I have no ambitions to be a... |
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tmf1977 in Yonkers, New York Updated 8 months ago |
whose unemployment benefits have run out or are about to? - 28 RepliesI’m a reporter at SmartMoney.com, and I'm looking to interview laid-off individuals whose unemployment benefits have expired. I’d like to find out... |
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xnmmi in Lancaster, California Updated 8 months ago |
credit scores - 1 ReplySince when do I have to give me credit score to be hired for a job which I am highly qualified for. I have been out of work for 3 years, looking and... |
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Keena Doodle in Florissant, Missouri Updated 12 months ago |
Legal secretary blog! - 275 RepliesThis forum seems a bit quiet, but to anyone who happens to be here, you might want to check out my new blog. It's by a legal secretary, for legal... |
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Well Meaning Stranger in New York, New York Updated 13 months ago |
Titles for Legal Secretary - 64 Repliesdo you have a creative idea for a title that better describes what a Legal Secretary does? I've heard Administrative Legal Assistant, Practice... |
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Well Meaning Stranger in New York, New York Updated 13 months ago |
Is it worth it? What are you experiences? - 2 RepliesI'm thinking of becoming one. Is the salary good? Is the experience good? Please, tell me your experiences. |
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Well Meaning Stranger in New York, New York Updated 13 months ago |
Fired from legal secretary job over protocol error...Not sure how to explain this in interview. - 20 RepliesI made a protocol error by requesting a transfer to a litigation desk and was let go 5 days later. Could anyone provide advice on how to handle... |
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At Wit's End in Dallas, Texas |
Temp Work in DallasI've never in my 20 years done temp work, but I'm thinking of starting. Is there anyone here in the Dallas area with any tips on which agencies are... |
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At Wit's End in Dallas, Texas |
Temp Work in DallasNever in all my 20 years have I done temp work. Is there anyone here in the Dallas area with any tips on which agencies are the best and... |
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Not so bored in Denver, Colorado Updated 15 months ago |
Show me the money... - 1366 RepliesWhat are typical legal secretary salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this... |
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Tweedlebird in Lakeland, Florida |
Location changeI don't make enough money to drive from Lakeland to Tampa everyday. I want to stay in the Legal field but I don't know if I should just try for any... |
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Paralegal in Austin, Texas in Columbia, South Carolina Updated 15 months ago |
Where is Displaced Legal Professional? - 2 RepliesHe seems to have disappeared. I appreciated his input on the legal profession - does any one know what has happened to him? |
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Jenny P. in Miami, Florida Updated 15 months ago |
Miami - Downtown/Brickell - S. Florida Salaries - 19 RepliesI'll be relocating to Miami next year with my husband. We aren't exactly sure about Brickell, so it might be anywhere between Ft. Lauderdale and... |
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New Paralegal Student in Lewiston, Idaho |
NEED ADVICEI have hear from a few people that a paralegal is under paid and stressful job. I am going to college to get my four year degree as a paralegal.. And... |
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dennis7@suddenlink.net in Carthage, Missouri Updated 16 months ago |
Are all lawyers so GREEDY?? - 1 ReplyI have noticed, since I started working for lawyers, that their greed never seems to come to an end.. I currently work for a sole practioner. He... |
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Tessa in Lakewood, Washington Updated 18 months ago |
The best part is... - 10 RepliesWhat do you enjoy most about legal secretary work? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and... |
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Deborah James in Alameda, California Updated 19 months ago |
Legal Secretary-how to get the heck out?? - 14 RepliesI have been reading through these posts, and I see that many of you guys are as miserable as I am with this profession. I really really need a... |
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cyberquilt in Naperville, Illinois Updated 20 months ago |
I have an interview coming up for a legal assistant position? - 1 ReplyI want to know what kind of questions I can expect so that I can be prepared. I do not have any experience in the law field, but I will be getting my... |
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Mary in Florissant, Missouri Updated 22 months ago |
When legal secretarial jobs are disappearing, you know things are getting bad. - 219 RepliesThat was one thing about this field, you could always find a job...always lots of them advertised or you heard about them through word of mouth. Not... |
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Jazzygirrl07 in Zephyrhills, Florida |
Thinking about becoming a paralegal and i am wondering some info?Will a associates degree work? Looking for a job in Florida? Any ideas of tampa area or wesley chapel? How much will you make in associates... |
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Susy C. in San Francisco, California |
A couple of questions for patent secretariesI worked as a patent secretary for 9 nine years. I quite liked the work, but always wanted to do docketing instead. Is there anyone here who has... |
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Older and Wiser in Secaucus, New Jersey Updated 24 months ago |
Offering to work for free (temporarily) as a Legal Assistant - 21 RepliesHello, About seven months ago, I was dismissed from a position as a Legal Assistant from a law firm in Denver. When I inquired as to why, I was... |
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factprincess in Clovis, New Mexico Updated 24 months ago |
I Think I am About to be Eliminated - 8 RepliesMy attorney told me in confidence yesterday that I should be prepared to be let go. She said she would give me a good reference. The problem is... |
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kinsa in Daleville, Virginia |
What tests can I expect at an interview?I've been out of the legal secretary field for a few years. I have an interview next week and have been told to expect testing. What do I need to... |
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Connie S in Los Angeles, California Updated 26 months ago |
Legal secretary vs paralegal? Which has more job openings? Which is a better career? - 28 RepliesI will be going to college soon and want to do something in the legal field. I know that a legal assistant and a paralegal are the same thing. But... |
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Lucylegal in New York, New York |
Using Word in Law FirmsYork College's continuing education program is offering a course in How to use Word in Law Firms. I've been looking for something like this for... |
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Becky Neal in Winter Park, Florida Updated 29 months ago |
Transcription as a career - 2 RepliesAre you looking for some extra money that you can earn from home to help make ends meet? If you’re looking for a job that allows you to control the... |
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Lynne in Decatur, Georgia Updated 29 months ago |
I think my boss is addicted to perscription drugs - 9 RepliesMy boss, who's a shareholder/partner at my firm, has lots of medical problems. He's only 58 but he needs some sort of dental surgery plus his foot... |
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Jean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 29 months ago |
Interview Preparation - 3 RepliesDo you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming legal secretary interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again? |
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Dogface in Houston, Texas Updated 31 months ago |
corrupt bosses? - 1 ReplyI'm a new legal secretary trying to learn and save up for the notary exam. In normal circumstances, I can take a lot of stress. But my boss seems to... |
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ToHellandBack in Oak Lawn, Illinois Updated 31 months ago |
Dogs in the Workplace - 219 RepliesI interviewed with a medium size law firm specializing in my expertise which is insurance defense law, hired for the job, worked daily for 2 weeks... |
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Em49 in Louisville, Kentucky Updated 31 months ago |
Have you complainers found other work yet? - 6 RepliesI'm sure in this economy you're still blasting your life as a legal secretary but just in case I want updates. I have never read stories by a bunch... |
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Luanne in Portsmouth, Virginia |
Looking for Legal TranscriptionHello. I have over 20 years experience as a certified paralegal. I am looking for employment as a transcriptionist and to start transcription from... |
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Domestic Legal Underling in Severna Park, Maryland Updated 33 months ago |
Advice and Questions Please - 3 RepliesHello. I was wondering if people who are successful doing legal transcription at home could tell me how I should get started. I have been in the... |
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akire in Clementon, New Jersey |
How to get legal experience?I want to work as a legal secretary or paralegal. I have a bachelor's degree, but how do you get experience? Everyone wants 2 years or more. Should I... |
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Kelly in Tonawanda, New York |
Just moved to the area, looking for info.I am experienced Paralegal that just moved to the area and was told that a couple of firms may be looking, but know nothing of any reputations. Any... |
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WP Specialist NYC in New Jersey Updated 37 months ago |
legal secretary - 208 RepliesI want to became a legal secretary, please if you have any good or bad coment about this carrier, let me now.I don't want to spend one year studing... |
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Princesswithskills in Fairfax, Virginia Updated 37 months ago |
legal secretary job - 1 ReplyI've been looking for a year in DC and can't seem to find one. I'm beginning to feel as though I'm blacklisted - HELP! |
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Mary Jane in in Hialeah, Florida |
Patino & AssociatesHas anybody out there heard and/or worked for Patino & Associates in Coral Gables, Florida? If so, I would appreciate your comments as to how is it... |
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ex-legal secretary in Florissant, Missouri Updated 38 months ago |
Starting out... - 248 RepliesHow did you get your start doing legal secretary work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular... |
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Just a Secretary in San Diego, California Updated 38 months ago |
Work Comp Defense Looking for Secretaries - 1 ReplyHi There, I am currently looking for Defense Workers Comp Secretaries.I have 2-3 positions available in the Tarzana, California. If you have... |
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Mezosub in Santa Monica, California Updated 39 months ago |
Putting a positive spin on negative situations - 4 RepliesI found this forum today while reactively (i.e. attorney boss driving me crazy again) googling for "how to handle a difficult boss" and "legal... |
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Dallasarea in dallas, Texas Updated 39 months ago |
The Future of Legal Assistance - 23 RepliesHey I have been noticing over the last few years that technology is becoming much more intuitive and that younger attorneys are more technologically... |
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Corp Legal Secretary in Suwanee, Georgia Updated 39 months ago |
Filing Procedure Help - 3 RepliesA part of our job that everyone dreads is filing. How do you handle email filing? My boss does a lot of work via email, and I currently have over... |
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