Paralegals

Are firms and in-house REALLY hiring right now? I see roles I’ve applied to “reposted” or I am ghosted by recruiters. Feel stuck at my current role and can’t get out.

When I draft an LOE, I see the retainer fees, attorney fees, and paralegal fees in the terms. Even though I bill clients for my time, I only receive my fixed salary for 20-25 hours a week. I work for … more

Does every attorney take on way too many cases?

Hello all,

I’ve only worked at 1 small law office for several years. We have never had more than 2 attorneys at once and the associate attorneys are alway… more

(going to cross post this so sorry if you see it multiple times)

My boss has expressed dissatisfaction with my prioritization and ability meeting deadlines. I have been with the firm less than a year, … more

Compassionate Probate, Estate Planning, and Elder Law Paralegal available for remote freelance opportunities. Sometimes a sudden uptick in workload can catch you off guard and you need help NOW! Temp firms … more

Any recommendations for databases with access to analyst reports and/or historical holder information? Particularly needed for companies that have gone private/bankrupt. My firm is small so budget is… more

How’s the job market? Saw bunch of openings but are law firms really hiring now?

The long hours and intense pressure of big law are starting to wear on me. I'm seriously considering in-house, but I'm a little nervous about the change. For those of you who've made the m… more

how long until you give up on a role you applied for? Some roles I applied to within the past two weeks and others it has been 1+ months.

I've applied to a handful of jobs recently and all are list… more

How do you get “gig” work? I have one year of experience mostly with contracts and a little intellectual property research with patents. I’m looking for a second job I could do evenings and weekends. … more

This might be a niche question, but I'm curious. I know some attorneys work on contingency fees, where they only get paid if they win the case. How does that impact billable hours for their parale… more

Those who have successfully transitioned from in office to fully remote work.. what is the best advice you can give to someone going fully remote for the first time? I have an opportunity to take on a… more

What are some good resources to better understand wealth management/trust advisor/coordinator responsibilities

Law firm discrimination against expectant mothers is a real thing. Try to have placement for at least a year before you conceive. Otherwise becoming pregnant too soon into an employment term can land… more

I'm 30 and my wardrobe is a mess! I've got stuff that's too casual and other things that are way too stuffy. How can I pull together a professional wardrobe that actually looks good on someone… more

Got a whole $1 an hour raise ! Doesn’t even cover inflation 🥲

Hey! Does anyone work for a firm/solo in Florida that represents tenants? I can only find places that represent landlords. I’m in Jacksonville, but doesn’t matter to me if they’re super local or not. … more

I know paralegal work is a female-dominated field, but do law firms prefer hiring women over men? I’ve been job hunting for a while now, and despite my experience and credentials, I can’t even get an … more

What is the difference between a legal support specialist, paralegal, and/or legal assistant ?

Anyone have info on the Greenberg Traurig Orlando office ? If no the firm in general ? L

Curious.....does anyone bill 1800-2400 hours a year with absolutely no overtime? 1800 seems possibly doable, with only 2 weeks off, but not higher than that on only 8 hours a day.

Hi All, I am currently seeking job opportunities and would be grateful if anyone could refer me to any openings. Specifically, if there are Intellectual property paralegal positions available in India… more

I (along with a co worker) were requested to come into the office for a meeting with HR. I’ve never been to HR in my life. There is no set time and we were both told “everything is fine” but that’s no… more

Guys and gals, I'm on my last half lit brain cell here. I'm working 6 days/70 hrs a week at min. We're a national firm, with local counsels in each state. Our 'in house' attorney h… more

Trying to write my first job hunt resume since being out of work for 10 years ( disabled from an MVA) Would it be appropriate to mention the pro se work I have done during my time recovering from over a doz… more

Hello everyone, I recently interviewed with Corr Cronin in Seattle WA for a senior legal assistant position. Does anyone have any information on this firm? Looks like they are constantly hiring.

I’m in search of a job. I am located in North Carolina (the Charlotte area). I have 20 plus years of experience specifically in personal injury. Does anyone know of any firms hiring?

So I have a dilemma. I've been out of work for several months due to being laid off. I decided to go back into CR and of course that's an area that I'm very experienced in and got an offer… more

Asking for a paralegal friend who doesn’t have Fishbowl account: O’Melveny and WSGR, which one has better working environment for staff? OMM does offer much more money than WSGR but has a smaller para… more

Anyone have experience consulting or being a freelance paralegal? 12+ years of experience and considering this for myself. Love what I do my current role but also looking for more freedom and flexibil… more

Hi all,

I was hoping to get some advice on my current situation. I was recently laid off from my in-house paralegal position. The company implemented major cost-cutting initiatives, and unfortunately, the (small) legal team w… more

I work for a very small firm that doesn’t have a CRM or any other case management software. I’ve been using spreadsheets to keep track of everything. Are there any “free” or inexpensive legal software… more

Do you find (either in your own personal experience and/or as HR) that if one applies to a job several states away from where their resume lives that one is more than likely to be overlooked for a ro… more

Has anyone else ever had clients who just seem to vanish? I'm relatively new to this and handling cases for one attorney in a larger firm. We've had a few clients in the past few weeks who hav… more

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

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

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