Paralegals

My firm just switched to an open office model and it’s… awful. I spend my day trying to write filings while someone’s on a speakerphone call three feet away, someone else is giggling over TikToks, and… more

What are some annoying things your attorney does?

I became unexpectedly close with a court clerk in one of our local jurisdictions and it’s been a total game changer. I didn’t go in with an agenda, I was just consistently polite, respectful, and resp… more

I'm 2 years into litigation, and the anxiety from the high-stakes cases is getting heavy. I enjoy the challenge, but knowing one little mistake could matter so much stresses me out. What's you… more

We have a client who calls literally every single day asking if there's news on their case. We filed the motion three weeks ago, and the court just hasn't ruled yet. I get that they're anx… more

I've been a paralegal for a very long time and I wish I can change professions. I feel undervalued and unappreciated. No job security. Anyone else?

Does anyone else feel guilty about taking a real lunch break? I know I should step away, but I always end up eating at my desk while working. How do you get past that?

What’s the best way to approach relocating? I’m originally from Virginia and would love to move back to the Virginia/Maryland area. I relocated to Idaho to care for my dad after his stroke, but now th… more

Just got a raise today for my firm job and recieved title of COO with an ownership and equity deal in a new company (subsidiary of the firm). I know I should be absolutely bouncing off the walls ecsta… more

Has anyone run into "fake" interviews? Meaning that they are posing as recruiters and interviewing you but aren't actually with the company. If so, how have you handled it?

Anyone has experience dealing with Jobot? For some reason I feel all its posts are fake.

Has anyone worked at a Big4 as a legal assistant/paralegal and want to share their thoughts/experiences ?

I swear email is trying to kill me. I log on at 8am and already have 40 unread, 15 marked urgent, and 3 passive-aggressive forwards asking why I haven’t responded. Half of it could’ve been a two-secon… more

It’s review time! How do you ask for an appropriate raise and what should that be (Northern California) I’ve been with the firm for 17 years, paralegal for 7. I am a senior paralegal but they do no… more

I applied for Hilton’s legal placement year. They have now asked me to complete a one way video interview and an online assessment. Can anyone give tips for the video interview. What to prepare, what … more

Paralegals do half the work of first-year associates for a quarter of the pay and none of the glory. I’ll die on this hill. We prep the case, manage the documents, handle the clients, chase down missi… more

One of the attorneys I support keeps asking me to adjust their billing entries, and it’s getting more and more creative by the week. I know we’re all trying to hit targets, but I didn’t sign up to be … more

Is there a ceiling for paralegals unless you go to law school? I’m senior at my firm, I train new hires, manage cases, and basically function like a junior associate, but there’s no real “next step” i… more

I just left a PI firm after five years to join a corporate legal department and I’m struggling more than I expected. The pace is slower, the stakes feel lower, and weirdly, I kind of miss the chaos? I… more

Anyone working at DLA Piper San Francisco that can share their experience working as a Paralegal/LAA?

I just hit one year at my current firm. I like the office culture and my team really needs me. However, my firm (an AM 50) is super cheap and doesn’t want to pay me more. I’m getting paid way below ma… more

I think because I was hired near the top of pay scale, I have gone 3.5 years with no raise. I do receive tremendous feedback, respect, gratitude and flexibility so it has been ok - but a raise would … more

How long after starting a new job do you stop feeling like the “outsider”? I recently relocated to a new state, and began working as DA legal admin (first time in a government role). I was trained fo… more

Anyone know how to become a certified paralegal? NALA’s website is so difficult to navigate to see if I can take their exam in NYC.

Anyone currently work at Gibson Dunn, Sheppard Mullin or Kirkland Ellis? Applied for Paralegal positions open and get no response. I have great background so wondering if it's normal to hear not… more

I am struggling whether to leave my job that I just started 3 months ago. It's a remote paralegal job. However the boss is extremely challenging I've never had to work for someone so difficult… more

Any paralegal here work at Cooley, Gunderson, or Fenwick can share your experience?

My bosses wife has taken over the books for our firm. She recently informed me that she had been looking at our 401k plan and commented on the amount I have in my 401k. I understand that she is in cha… more

I work at a top venture capital firm in Bay Area. Most people I support are very friendly but the paralegal management is awful, and my compensation is significantly below market average. My firm is p… more

Im thinking about applying for the paralegal position at Travelers - New Jersey. If you know anything about the culture, pay, or just working there please fill me in.

Good evening Paralegals,
If you are remote (freelancing), do you, at times, have that feeling of NOT wanting to work anymore due to being overwhelmed by extremely short notice deadlines having to stay … more

I work for a small personal injury firm and received my 1 year review today. My attorney and HR are trying to pressure me to do lead paralegal work without the title or salary increase. It was brought… more

Hi, I have an in-person second interview scheduled for a paralegal position at a law firm. If I get it, it would be my first legal job and first real office job; I am trying to change careers. What questions have… more

I took a job as Paralegal/Executive Asst at a University thinking the combo was no big deal. The Admin assigned to me, seems to monitor my every move b/c she feels the job should have been hers althou… more

What changed in the job market?

2 years ago I had to do a really sudden career change into the paralegal industry and I got a paralegal job rather quickly, with ZERO experience.

Now I have to look for … more

Hi, I’m in CA and have had both hourly and salaried jobs. I prefer salaried, which do you prefer? I just feel like I have more freedom and autonomy with being salaried.