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Is Office 365 becoming more problematic by the day and with each new app rollout? Trying to gauge if the issue is Office or something internal. Thanks

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Do any of you ever just spontaneously want to stand up and just walk out, never to come back? This morning I am having a true moment. Fed up with the non-existent communication. Fed up with the enti… more

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Do any of your firms sponsor visas (H1B lottery) for Paralegals? Thanks!

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I spent the majority of my legal career as a legal assistant/paralegal. My workload has always been task oriented so I went all this time without being responsible for making sure deadlines are met … more

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where are you all looking when for and/or applying for jobs ?

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Hello,
I am a paralegal still starting out in this field looking to specialize in IP.I have three years of experience as a paralegal and most job postings I’m finding for IP require 5+ years of experience in… more

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Hi there,
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Who else is struggling to land a job? I’ve been applying for a while now and absolutely nothing, no calls or emails.

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Has anyone transitioned from paralegal to EA?

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Convinced I’ll be stuck at this firm for the rest of my life..

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Saw lots of comments about Kirkland from attorneys but curious what do paralegals think about working at KE? Good? Bad?

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How have paralegals increased their salaries to the six figures and plus?

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Hello, I am seeking advice on how to break into IP Law. Every opening I see asks for 5 years of experience or more in IP. I currently work in workers' compensation law and would like to branch out… more

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Scored a Cricut Maker 3 for $140 thanks to wandering around Walmart with my husband.

Really wanting to get into learning this beast, so what are some law related stickers you'd love to have/see? Bo… more

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Anyone have any insight into Boies Schiller Flexner? Work life, day to day, firm management, culture, etc. thanks!

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I'm really torn about this. I've been working with a lawyer for a while, and we have a good working relationship. It's just the two of us, and we’ve never had any issues. But I’ve been fee… more

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What’s the purpose for summarizing discovery responses??? It’s so boring.

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Name some firms with great work environments. Practice area as well.

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How would you answer this question? I just interviewed for an in-house corporate paralegal position at a software company. I was asked how I drafted a contract. It was almost like they thought I opene… more

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Paralegal with 29 collective years of experience in estate planning, family law, guardianships, probate, and civil litigation seeking employment in the DFW area. Please reach out to me if hiring or sh… more

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How do you guys deal with the demons that end up in the legal field who like stabbing people for sport? No matter how much you ignore them? Seems like the world is run by people who have untreated, un… more

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I work in a law firm as a receptionist but have a Paralegal certificate and 4 years experience. I picked up the receptionist position because I was laid off when pandemic hit. i think it was a mistak… more

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I am fully remote but live in the same area as my firm. I wouldn’t call myself an outstanding performer since I was a few hours short of meeting my billable hours in 2024, but my attorneys seem to enj… more

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Is e-filing a shared responsibility at your firm, or are you always the one staying late to handle it? I was shocked to learn one of the senior attorneys at my office doesn’t even know where to start.… more

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How many cases do you guys believe is too many? I am currently the manager of the criminal cases in our office which range from 70-90 cases, I also work on motor vehicle accident cases which range fro… more

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Anyone hiring corporate paralegals? MA; FL (ORL) ; or remote preferred. Please be willing to train some. Thanks.

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TIME TO RANT! What is up with the prevalence of egomaniacs in this field?

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RANT-CORPORATE M&A. Currently have an over the top broker who is “negotiating” amendment terms for his client. Hes 1000000% using AI and making petty demands like removing terminology and replacin… more

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I have a situation where I am trying to find a firm to finish out the last 5-10 years before retirement. I quit my prior long term job for a marriage that did not work out. Two job offers, 1 is a le… more

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Has anyone ever tried electronically file an UCC-1 through ACRIS themselves?

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How many attorneys do you support? How much is too many?

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I just had an hour-long interview where the hiring lawyer merely asked me to introduce myself before spending the next hour discussing the position and the firm's history. I never really had an op… more

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Is there any legal recruiting company in Maryland to get help in landing a job.?? If anyone has any info please share!

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Anyone have any insight on Friedman Vartolo?

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How many hours are required to do Overtime

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