Tag: paralegal

7 Reasons Paralegals are Needed

7 Reasons Paralegals are Needed Attorney needs administrative assistance (clerical, organization, phones). Expertise the paralegal brings to the table. Diversion – Go between the client and the attorney. Communication – attorneys like to discuss and bounce ideas off of their staff. Attorney needs an assistant to work out strategy with. Paralegal, Legal Assistant & Legal… Continue reading 7 Reasons Paralegals are Needed

3 Top Interview Tips for the Paralegal Career

3 Top Interview Tips for the Paralegal Career Any good interview book will tell you this one very important fact: ‘The First Impression is Everything!” And, it’s so true. Employers have a few simple requirements of a potential new employee: *Their skill set a/k/a knowledge must rise to the level of the job; and *The… Continue reading 3 Top Interview Tips for the Paralegal Career

5 Surprises About the Paralegal Career

5 Surprises About the Paralegal Career 1. Learning curve to enter the paralegal career was very steep. 2. There are many different areas of law to investigate and work in. 3. Breaking into the paralegal field is possible without a college education. 4. It might take one to two years to work your way into… Continue reading 5 Surprises About the Paralegal Career

What is an Immigration Paralegal Job Really Like?

What is an Immigration Paralegal Job Really Like? Paralegal jobs can be so interesting! In my book, Legal Break-In, I list several paralegal positions and duties involved with each one. In this post, I focus on the Immigration Paralegal.  This field requires specific forms that are filled out by the paralegal with the information provided… Continue reading What is an Immigration Paralegal Job Really Like?

How to Cope with Rejection When Applying for a Paralegal Job

How to cope with rejection when applying for a paralegal job. Can you relate to the following? 1.  No response to a cover letter or resume. 2.  No response after the first interview.  Absolute silence! After I moved to Florida from Oklahoma, I must have sent out somewhere in the neighborhood of 8-10 cover letters… Continue reading How to Cope with Rejection When Applying for a Paralegal Job

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