Paralegals

Any paralegal fishes in here work at Amazon? I’d love to get your feedback on the company and WLB

Any UK Paralegals here willing to share base salary and specialism?

Senior corporate paralegal here looking to set expectations at upcoming interviews. Current base is £85k. Thanks!

Got promoted to LS which is usually reserved for JD’s. HR says I’m not entitled to the pay, I have all the same responsibilities and expectations. Just none of the benefits. I am now told that this is… more

Hello fellow paralegals. I have a question. I was lucky enough to obtain interviews with Tik Tok and Tesla among other high tech companies but I can’t seem to cut it to the third stage. I think I may … more

Veteran (before Covid) Paralegals that have since taken or job changed to fully remote, what are some challenges you face? Pros and cons to being fully remote. Don’t hold back this is a safe space. M… more

Were you expected to bill your last week at your firm (resigning)? Trying to see something.

Any immigration paralegals here? If so, have you recently handled an adjustment of status case for an applicant who qualifies for adjustment based on selection in the diversity visa lottery? How long … more

Paralegals, I’d like to initiate a discussion regarding bonuses. Like, what is your firm’s practice on bonuses for paralegals? Not necessarily end of year but just in general? What kind of bonuses are… more

Can a misspelled name on one’s social security hurt their chances of getting a job? I don’t know how it happened but my parents never got me a replacement with my correct name spelled; now that I’m an… more

I’m an 18+ year litigation defense paralegal and now stuck at a plaintiff’s firm due to a quick move. Does anyone happen to know or range of the typical salary for a senior paralegal in insurance defense or any … more

In today’s time, is it worth getting a paralegal certificate? Do most jobs require it? Could I just get away with having a BA in a major not related to paralegal studies?

I have a meeting in a week with a manager to advocate for a promotion from secretary to paralegal. Would like some thoughts on what not to say? Hoping for the best at a place that is biased. By biased… more

Would you think you were ghosted if the in-house recruiter told you they were restructuring the position and would be in touch but also provided the company’s benefits package? I would have assumed I … more

Christmas bonus..I know we are supposed to be thankful for whatever they give us. I received a decent bonus but knowing how hard I worked and what kind of $ we are bringing in I cant help but feel sl… more

Paralegals who do Blue Sky work, how did you break into that realm of work? Is it all "just by chance experience" how you got started? Does anyone think taking specific courses in this ar… more

So I am a recent graduate, got my bachelors in legal studies 2021, so two years, and looking for work is so difficult for me because most firms want highly experienced paralegals. In the two years I&#… more

I've been doing contract work for the last 2yrs while actively looking for a perm FT role the last 6mos. I have a good chance of being offered a perm position, which have some red flags. 1) They w… more

Hi, new to fish bowl! I am a litigation paralegal at a PI firm. I have been in this position for 5 years, was a court clerk for 1 year and a legal assistant for 3 years. I am considering going to law … more

Life after a paralegal. Hi all - I'm a former litig para and started working in BD (different law firm) for litigation last year. I thought I was going to like it, but I realized I don't. I do… more

Does anyone have any insight about working for the company Cytiva? Thanks.

I need help so my office managers have noticed that I’m kinda breaking into the attorneys job and they told me I need to stay in my lane but I didn’t know I was doing anything wrong that was just the … more

Does anyone have recommendations for knowledge management? Specifically for in-house knowledge management. My org is just using g-drive but I’m thinking there has to be better software out there. Than… more

I’ve been at my current firm for a little under a year and a half. First job as a paralegal and I am flourishing, despite an incredibly bad case of imposter syndrome. I was not looking for a new job, … more

I started working in patent law earlier this year and I am struggling to say the least. Does anyone have any tips on reducing errors and getting a better handle on IDS? Coming from a foreclosure backg… more

Anyone have any tips for dealing with boundaries with a hands-off attorney? On one hand, I like the freedoms, I get to do a lot of first drafts, but then I feel more responsible than is appropriate fo… more

Side gigs?
Anyone here have an online side gig making extra cash in addition to their 9-5 para job? Legal transcription, proof reading, etc.

Turned down a job offer today in commercial litigation that specialized in FINRA and securities, an area that I’m looking to develop further in, they offered me way lower than what I’m comfortable wit… more

I recently accepted an offer for a new role. I plan on giving my notice of resignation tomorrow, but I’m not sure if I should send it in the morning or the end of the day. Any advice would help.

Also,… more

Can anyone point me in the direction of a resource for dental providers willing to work with Federal Workers Comp? Specifically in Northern California. TYIA!

I've worked for the solo for over 20 yrs. An incident happened w/him at a conference in 2022. He got drunk & was acting inappropriate/unprofessional. I was made to feel uncomfortable. I had a … more

I work for a mid-size firm we are moving office suites at the end of the month. The work stations will be new so management has decided that you can only have 5 personal items on your desk. Is this re… more

Any fellow paralegals able to share information on Jackson Lewis in the Tampa FL location?

How long did you stay at your first firm as a new paralegal before leaving? If you left for an increase in salary, how much more did the new firm pay?

So my firm is going on a company trip to celebrate our anniversary. What are dos and donts on what to wear? It’s to Atlantic City?

Does anyone here use Gusto to get paid? I am new to a position and was curious what your thoughts are. My issue is today is my payday and it’s saying my funds will be deposited by 5 pm today. The firs… more

Hi everyone, upcoming rant but I would like to hear everyone’s feedback.

precontext: 6 months prior, I was new and entry level, and, I was not working under this attorney but this attorney would occasionally give me work to… more

Tips on how to deal with a difficult office manager who plays favorites with some support staff and doesn’t treat the others fairly? I am consistently being treated like a child instead of an adult. I… more

If I put in my LinkedIn description “do not message me about *insert practice here* roles” will recruiters listen