Paralegal in California with Acounting/Mortgage Background

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pinkfusion in California 33 months ago	Actually I am completing an A.S in Paralegal Studies. I have an accounting (non-degreed) background and I have worked the last 5 years in mortgage, with the last two in compliance as a liaison answering regulatory related questions. I also have a cosmetology license that I earned in my late 20s. What are my chances, realistically speaking, of even finding a job as a paralegal? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mary in Tampa, Florida 33 months ago	Don't ask questions like that. It sets you up for people giving you all the negative, whether intentional or not. With the way the economy is, who knows what your chances are. You could get a job because you are the cheapest in pay. Or you could not get a job because you don't have the experience. Keep your options open for all types of jobs using your accounting experience and legal training, whether it be paralegal, legal secretary, legal assistant, administrative, government - or whatever. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas 33 months ago	It's so hard to say. Are you smart, attractive, good personality, have connections to the legal field? Are you proactive, fearless, outgoing, assertive? Can you tolerate or shrug off bad behavior by your boss? Can you work overtime? Can you read minds? Can you pull miracles out of your tush? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
pinkfusion in Irvine, California 33 months ago	lol okay, okay, I've got the picture. I have worked with attorneys indirectly and I have to consider myself fortunate that I had two superiors that were great "buffers". - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
kmm in Wilmington, Delaware 32 months ago	Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas said: It's so hard to say. Are you smart, attractive, good personality, have connections to the legal field? Are you proactive, fearless, outgoing, assertive? Can you tolerate or shrug off bad behavior by your boss? Can you work overtime? Can you read minds? Can you pull miracles out of your tush? Love this comment. Just curious. What is the connection with "smart, attractive, good personality...." to the legal field specifically? Most of the woman in the legal field, lawyers and paralegals, are "plain janes". Overall, "smart, attractive, good personality" should be assets in most jobs and in life. Again, just curious? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
kmm in Wilmington, Delaware 32 months ago	pinkfusion in California said: Actually I am completing an A.S in Paralegal Studies. I have an accounting (non-degreed) background and I have worked the last 5 years in mortgage, with the last two in compliance as a liaison answering regulatory related questions. I also have a cosmetology license that I earned in my late 20s. What are my chances, realistically speaking, of even finding a job as a paralegal? Try the Loss Mitigation Departments of banks. Lots of foreclosed property that has to be sold. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
kmm in Wilmington, Delaware 32 months ago	Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Frankly, I think you would enjoy cosmetology more than law. You would have real, hands-on opportunities to affect people positively. Paralegal is a support position in which attorneys ultimately get all the credit. And remember, your previous job experience means nothing, is discounted in the legal profession. They only consider your legal experience. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas 32 months ago	kmm in Wilmington, Delaware said: Love this comment. Just curious. What is the connection with "smart, attractive, good personality...." to the legal field specifically? Most of the woman in the legal field, lawyers and paralegals, are "plain janes". Overall, "smart, attractive, good personality" should be assets in most jobs and in life. Again, just curious? Oh, I would say it's just not the legal field. Those traits help anyone get through a job interview successfully. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
jennnn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 32 months ago	just dont do it - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
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dh in Northern CA, California 32 months ago	Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas said: It's so hard to say. Are you smart, attractive, good personality, have connections to the legal field? Are you proactive, fearless, outgoing, assertive? Can you tolerate or shrug off bad behavior by your boss? Can you work overtime? Can you read minds? Can you pull miracles out of your tush? Pull miracles out of your tush!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida 32 months ago	Displaced - how come Moderator is by your name a lot? You working for Indeed? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
kmm in Wilmington, Delaware 32 months ago	Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas said: Oh, I would say it's just not the legal field. Those traits help anyone get through a job interview successfully. Absolutely. Point made more clearly. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
kmm in Wilmington, Delaware 32 months ago	Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida said: Displaced - how come Moderator is by your name a lot? You working for Indeed? HE is a great Moderator. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse

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