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Has anyone had success with using a recruiter for paralegal jobs? Or is it not worth the hassle. In Northern California.

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I applied for a new job, got the offer. Sent in my resignation letter to my boss on Thursday, 3/14 and here it is 3/18 and have yet heard from him. What do you suggest I do? I think this is concerning… more

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Legal recruiter reviews in england. who was actually good ? who was a waste time??

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Can someone give me an idea of what the salary is for an experienced litigation paralegal in Fairfield County, Connecticut?

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I was offered a new job and have accepted the position. I am so excited but now I need to resign from my current office and I am nervous. I shouldn’t be nervous because it is a great opportunity but I… more

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I’m taking the CCGP exam in May. Has anyone taken this recently? If so, could you please suggest some study aids? The handbook provided by the Society for Corporate Governance seems to be lacking a … more

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I currently hold a position in immigration with a nonprofit company. How do I go out for an immigration paralegal position? I get my associates degree in May. I already do a lot of what a paralegal do… more

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I am currently a paralegal at an immigration law firm in Texas. I handle the whole family-based department and all the family-based cases that includes waivers, motion to reopens, normal cases, NOIDs,… more

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Has anyone taken courses through Coursera? Is the $399 annual Coursera Plus worth it? I am interested in brushing up on contracts, patents, and trademarks. If not, what other platform would you sugges… more

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Venting... I have worked in the legal field since I was 18. 40 years later, I have got to say that I am so exhausted and fed up with working with backstabbers and aholes. I wish I could retire TODAY. … more

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I’ve always liked a small firm and that homey feel. But I realized most are super toxic and, there’s literally no management. Am I naive to think a bigger firm will be less toxic?

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Who knew paralegals could make up to a million dollars? 😂 This is ludicrous they are allowed to post these kinds of "ranges."

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I have an Associate's Degree in Paralegal studies and am finishing up a bachelor's degree in pre-law. I'm a paralegal at a terrible firm, and the stress is killing me.

If I took a legal a… more

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Hi! Question: As a billing paralegal, do you have a billing goal bonus structure. If so, how is it set up?

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I have an offer from a different employer and gave notice to my current employer, who is coming back with a counter offer. Things have been tough at work the past year - layoffs, heavy workload, etc. … more

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I have about 2 years experience in insurance defense. I like the work I do in the legal field however, I would prefer not to bill. What field can I transition to with my acquired skills in ID?
NY base… more

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Just venting:

A paralegal is about to leave our firm because her attorney is verbally abusive, talks badly on previous employees, procrastinates, and never takes the blame for any problems and deflects it onto oth… more

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Looking for input on Litchfield Cavo. Pay, environment, etc.

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Anyone have any experience with Dalio Family Office in Westport, CT?

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Has anyone considered leaving the legal world? I've been doing this for 25 years and so much has changed. I'm not fulfilled but I'm concerned about the money. I'm truly conflicted. I h… more

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For my compliance paralegals out there: I work for a contractor managing approximately 30 different LLCs across several states. I’m looking into having the company invest in certificate of insurance t… more

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Have any paralegals or legal assistants transitioned to a docketing specialist role? If so, was it a hard transition? Pros/cons?

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I work for a large firm and I have an interview with an in house legal team tomorrow - any thoughts on possible interview questions? TYIA!!

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Ladies, know your worth and never accept anything less.

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I am looking at part time doc review jobs to bring in more money. I already am employed full time. Would you bother to tell your boss ahead if time that you are applying ir wait until the part time … more

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I took a role as a para in NY earning less than 45k/year with the expectation that I would’ve been able to renegotiate my salary 3months in as discussed in the interview. 4 months in I went to renegot… more

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Can anyone share their experience with Klug Law Firm?

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Looking for some insight into Leader Berkon. I’ve applied for a position as a paralegal and want to get a feel for company culture and day to day life.

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I’m ready to quit my job. I’ve only been here 5 months and I’m done. I’m overwhelmed by a job that has no benefits. There is no organization. I’m burned out. How would you approach a new job when aske… more

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Explain E-Discovery, and do people use it for plaintiff PI? I’m trying to decide if I should jump on that bus or not, but it’s honestly kinda confusing because it seems like it’s more on the end for l… more

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Drop the link for your favorite work pants. I can't find any that fit me right 😭🥲

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🤔🤔 What in the heck? "We have a billable requirement, but we actially prefer you bill more than that." And they only want to pay you $75k!! These firms are losing their minds!

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Hello, can anyone offer any input moving from Insurance defense to plaintiff side? Which did you prefer better? (Legal assistant role)

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Anyone else sick of recruiters wasting your time? Like why tell me you’re going to call me at a certain time then never call or reach out at all. Makes no sense.

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Any paralegals/legal assistants with second jobs?

My role pays really great for my position and location (we love small firms!) but I am trying to go to law school next fall and don't think I'll be able t… more

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Career rparalegal here, I had a named partner write in an email with two orher partners copied, asking me to call a clerk in SDNY and “maybe cry” and say “my boss will have my ass!” because a judge d… more

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Starting my new job tomorrow as a paralegal at an environmental law firm, extremely excited but also nervous. I’ll be supporting three partner attorneys and one associate attorney, and there is the of… more

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Is a 220 billable hour month too much? Am I being compensated fairly? (57K, Non-Exempt)

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Trial prep be like (but more like 17-19 hours let’s be honest)

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How do you survive a competitive, jealous coworker who rages anytime you take initiative or get positive feedback from an attorney? I'm ready to quit over her. She has blazed a trail into the mana… more

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