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Paralegal in Austin, Texas Updated 5 days ago |
Where is Displaced Legal Professional? - 2 RepliesThanks Mary. I had to laugh when I saw that someone marked that this comment (and yours) was NOT helpful. |
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Jenny P. Updated 10 days ago |
Miami - Downtown/Brickell - S. Florida Salaries - 19 Replies[QUOTE who="Bored in Denver, Colorado"]I'll be relocating to Miami next year with my husband. We aren't exactly sure about Brickell, so it might be... |
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Stang Girl Updated 15 days ago |
How to Find Out if You're Really Being Blackballed? - 8 RepliesOn another note regarding law firms who blackball former staff: many law firm administrators belong to the local chapter of some association of... |
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TheDandyFrog |
Is it worth it? What are you experiences?I'm thinking of becoming one. Is the salary good? Is the experience good? Please, tell me your experiences. |
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Domestic Legal Underling Updated 16 days ago |
Why are there so many nasty, bitter women in this field? - 59 Replies[QUOTE who="Donna in Bronx, New York"]it seems everyone on here says the same thing. It is best to ignore the pettiness and the temper tantrums.... |
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katrina poskocil in Cleveland, Ohio Updated 18 days ago |
Show me the money... - 1359 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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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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RT in Long Beach, California Updated 1 month ago |
Legal Secretarial Work IS NOT good money - 123 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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dennis7@suddenlink.net in Carthage, Missouri Updated 1 month 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 2 months ago |
The best part is... - 11 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 3 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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Deborah James in Alameda, California Updated 4 months ago |
Titles for Legal Secretary - 62 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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cyberquilt in Naperville, Illinois Updated 4 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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cindy stratton in Richmond, Indiana Updated 5 months ago |
Legal secretary blog! - 274 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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godessofcraft in Los Angeles, California Updated 5 months ago |
Fired from legal secretary job over protocol error...Not sure how to explain this in interview. - 19 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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Mimibrown Updated 7 months ago |
Legal Secretary Positions for newcomers - 41 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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Mary in Florissant, Missouri Updated 7 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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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 7 months ago |
Outsourced Transcription at my firm... - 123 RepliesHas anyone had any problems using an outsourcing firm for transcription??? I enjoy transcribing but it takes up the majority of my time. I will be... |
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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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Deborah James in Alameda, California Updated 8 months ago |
Age discrimination as a leagal secretary. - 217 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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Older and Wiser in Secaucus, New Jersey Updated 8 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 9 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 11 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 13 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 14 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 16 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 18 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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legalsec001 in Newport Beach, California Updated 20 months ago |
legal secretarys - 70 RepliesWhats the average income for a legal secretary |
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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 21 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 21 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 24 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 24 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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os in Johannesburg, South Africa Updated 24 months ago |
what high school credits do you need for this? - 2 RepliesI'm about to go into 9th grade and I need to plan my classes. I've realized I really want to do this occupation, but I have no idea what classes I... |
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Robin504 in The Bronx, New York Updated 24 months ago |
EXECUTIVE LEGAL SECRETARY IN COURTS OF NEW ORLEANS/CIVIL SERVICE - 6 RepliesI have been employed in the Court System in NYC for the past 16 years and I am curious about the upper-most salaries within the court systems of New... |
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Dissatisfied Too in Troy, Michigan Updated 25 months ago |
whose unemployment benefits have run out or are about to? - 13 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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Sara C in Denver, Colorado Updated 25 months ago |
Legal Staff Recruiters in NYC - 4 RepliesI'd appreciate any tips/advice/information on quality legal recruiters in the NYC area. I've been looking at Filcro (among others) and their... |
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HorribleJob in Ontario, California Updated 25 months ago |
Getting ahead... - 15 RepliesWhat is the best training for becoming a hirable legal secretary? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective... |
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