Paralegals

Tell me if I’m overreacting: I work at a big firm and we have three day in requirement. My husband is having a very major surgery next Monday. After his surgery, he will stay at hospital for two to th… more

I went to an interview today (or rather yesterday morning. I haven’t been to bed yet, its 2:26 am. Still doing work that needs attention.) and the interview seemed to went well. Except I caught a c… more

The attorney I work for is trying to make me miserable enough to quit. I have found emails between him and a coworker (left i tentinally by her for me to find) documenting this. I am starting to … more

I am thinking on giving up (NOT on life! I haven’t reach that point and pray I NEVER do). I am so tired of being asked on my age, my race, if I am hispanic or a non Hispanic (my race again), if Im a… more

I entered this field thinking the main issue would be invisibility and disrespect, based on what I'd heard, but as a paralegal who works at a law firm where management is very respectful to and ap… more

I am an independent paralegal, self-employed consultant. At least weekly, I am asked by good attorneys for references for paralegal candidates. This is for both civil litigation and family law. I ha… more

Anyone work at a larger law firm but works under one attorney only ? The partner only knows how to use outlook and is heavily reliant on me for both admin and paralegal tasks. Just feel like I’m drow… more

Anyway to break into more corporate roles as litigation paralegal?

Is it typical for a law firm you’re interviewing with to ask for 3 supervisors and 2 colleague references?

I'm older with a long history including a criminal conviction, but also was a newspaper reporter/editor and private investigator for many years before my bad decisions. I completed my obligations … more

They say, “Your attitude determines your direction”. Okay, been trying to keep a great and positive attitude in finding Discovery work but it’s hard, because NO work has been coming in lately. How d… more

The new golden handcuff is a paid lunch hour. I see job postings for 8-5 and I just don't see myself going back to that. Approximately 250-260 hours a year given back to me, such a small gesture e… more

How is the culture at Gray Robinson ? Do they consider non-local candidates ?

Hogan Lovells?
What are your thoughts on the culture of the firm in the DC office?

How many of us have joined NALA or some other Paralegal group? Is that where you get all your training or do you seek others sources? I have found that if I piggy back off my attorneys CLE course I get cr… more

The news and social media seems to be worse because it all shows so much negativity which things seem worse than they are (or is it?). I’m honestly tired of the crap. What are you doing to keep your peace a… more

I learned the hard way. IF an attorney sticks you on the phones you are doomed for failure.
I was always put to answering phones (I didn’t go to college to get in $58,000.00 debt with government to answer… more

How is the job hunt going for everyone? I’m seeing a pick up in the Help wanteds for Paralegals. Except it less remote, Freelance, and more in office type.
How can we get work. It’s too expensive … more

Good morning everyone. I would say Hello and Happy Resurrection Day to all. Sometimes we allow the trials of life to take over us because we live in it and it is very easy to fall into the trap of … more

My coworker (receptionist) put in her 2 week notice and corporate immediately asked her to leave. This was heartbreaking for a lot of us. Why does the workforce treat us like dirt?

I am curious about NALS and NALA. My understanding is that NALA has more of a Mid-West & East Coast presence and NALS is disbursed throughout the US and has regional (state) and local (within stat… more

I landed an interview for a local government paralegal position and was told it would just be a 15-minute “get to know you” phone call with the office manager and 1 attorney. When I answered, the offi… more

Curious if anyone has moved from insurance defense to the plaintiff side. What was your experience like, and did you end up liking the change? (Los Angeles)

Ladies - what are you wearing to interviews these days? Is it still a blouse and suit? Either for in-house or law firm setting.

Best big law firms to work for as a paralegal?

I have an interview for a job that I had been looking forward to for a while. They want me to produce a writing sample which I thought no biggie, I ask what they are looking forward and they tell me a… more

hi guys, can you all tell me what's the best position to start for someone who doesn't have a lot of experience. criminal defense or insurance or otherwise?

Certified Paralegals-

Should you be paid more with certification?

Does it help when seeking opportunities?

Do you proudly display CP in your signature?

Thanks!

I had to take an assessment test and they gave me 6 seconds for each questions. Is that normal?

I've desperately been searching for a job, to no avail. After hundreds of applications and being told by recruiters I have an impressive background, I still can't land interviews, let alone a … more

I got my paralegal cert. last year, and I am working towards my advanced paralegal certificate. I have applied to hundreds of jobs during the last 6 months, and I have gotten between 10 and 15 intervi… more

Has anyone used Nick Sexton, MD as their expert? If so, would you use him again

Anyone make the jump from insurance defense to plaintiff side? curious as to the experience.

Do you actually feel threatened by AI? Everyone is panicking about ChatGPT and AI legal tools, but have you seen the prompts some of these attorneys write? If they can’t even format a Word document or… more

Is hybrid work still a thing for paralegals? I've been fully in office at my current job for 4 years, but it's no big deal since I'm close to home. I hardly ever see hybrid positions anymo… more

Can I just vent? We got a fourth and final trial continuance back in September. I immediately noticed that a bunch of depositions for jointly retained experts needed to be taken, so I put it on my rad… more