Paralegals

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any recs for firms hiring in the NYC metro area?

I don’t know if this is even the right forum for this but I’m a bit overwhelmed. My MacBook died on me and now I need to find a good alternative for home admin (I do our income taxes, I handle our fin… more

Saw a job I applied to months ago still posted. Never got a rejection email or anything, just an acknowledgment email saying my application was received. Should I reach out to the company for a status… more

My office used to be great, but now it's a total nightmare. I've been here for 13 years and love my job, but the culture has gone downhill.

I'm thinking about looking for a remote or hybrid… more

Any recommendations for online programs to brush up on legal research skills?

I am sooo tired of dealing with older passive aggressive woman that have absolutely no good reason to hate me. I pride myself in my professionalism, but it’s genuinely getting harder and harder to not… more

My firm has me (paralegal), HR/Client relations then the attorney. That’s it and that’s not my issue. Client relations is responsible for accounting, intakes, file set up kinda stuff. My issue is clie… more

How do you maintain focus when you’re performing both assistant and paralegal duties? And avoid mistakes?

Anyone have any insight on Friedman Vartolo?

How does one make the jump to biglaw? I feel like I’m trapped and typecast with the work I do now. Feels impossible to switch

In any of your jurisdictions, do you have a statute that extends your time to do any act or make any response when service is made by mail/overnight/fax/e-service? In California, this is CCP 1013.

Has anyone on here transferred from a private firm to a public sector? What would you say the pros/cons are? Thank you!

In your country, is it common practice for firms place more value on expatriate employees and treat them better than local employees? If so, what steps do you recommend qualified locals take to ensure they don’t … more

Is it a good idea to wait for the background check to clear before giving notice?

Is giving one week notice okay? The partners I work with are mean people! The associates are great though. Also I need time to decompress before starting my new job.

So I’ve been in big law, for about 5 months now, and it’s super overwhelming and causes a ton of anxiety. I went from a small firm supporting 2 attorneys and now I help support about 10. And these att… more

Any paralegals have side gigs outside their full time employment/role? If so, please share what you do in the comments 🙏🏼

I’m also curious also for those who make six figures as paralegals what was t… more

Anyone feel uneasy at times when there is a new hire? Like I feel like this individual will come for my role in the near future ?

Is anyone interested in being a test user for the legal deadline management platform I am developing? It will allow users to create template deadline calculations!

I need advice on when to disclose to a potential employer about my pregnancy. I just don't feel right waiting until I receive the offer as I'm a truthful individual. But I also don't want … more

Is it weird for the first interview with a firm to be with 7 partners? Mid-size firm in the southeast.

I want to leave the solo practice I'm at but I feel obligated to provide at least a month notice... Any advice on this?

I'm curious what others are earning at their firms. I currently make $22.50/hour as a paralegal and started last year. While I’m new to the legal field, I have a bachelor’s degree and five years o… more

Has anyone ever worked for a solo practice? Was the work shared between you and the attorney? Or was it solely on you? Including handling of the billing?

How can one switch into a different practice without the direct and relevant experience AND without a pay cut?

Question- when does an interview become too much? For example, a friend of mine has been interviewing for a paralegal position. Some of these firms require him to interview with upper management and t… more

Does anyone know what is the average salary for an experienced litigation paralegal may make in NY relocating from CT? Is it tough to get into a position in NY coming from the outside?

I am building a deadline management platform for paralegals. It won’t auto calculate every deadline, but it will allow users to build a bank/library of templates that, once saved, can be pulled again … more

How is Personal Injury in Houston, TX???? I may need a change in scenery

Are there any Attorneys in Atlanta looking for a Paralegal/Assistant? I’ve done Personal Injury for almost 4 years, but elated to further my scope. 🙏🏿

Probably for people who have worked at smaller firms. Have you ever had a position where you felt you care more about the work and the firm more than the partners? How did u handle it..especially wh… more

Hi everyone,
I live in Dallas, TX . I am currently a mortgage loan officer. I have a bachelor’s degree and I just recently started a paralegal program. I am trying to transition into a legal role while… more

I was soooooo sad when my old office manager left the firm, even though I was happy for her. The new management never allowed opportunity to grown with the company leaving me at what seems to be a dis… more