Paralegals

Our firm just had its most profitable year on record, and my discretionary bonus was literally a $50 Starbucks gift card and a firm-branded hoodie. Meanwhile, the associates are talking about their fi… more

I am a paralegal in Santa Barbara, have been a paralegal for almost 5 years, and have my certification from UCSB as well as a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. I am in my final year of law school … more

At what point do you stop being a team player? I just got promoted to Senior Paralegal, which apparently means I now supervise two juniors while still carrying my full caseload. When I asked about a s… more

My firm recently switched to an unlimited PTO policy, and I’m already smelling a rat. I tried to book a Friday off three weeks in advance, and my office manager gave me a lecture about our upcoming tr… more

I am a litigation paralegal currently enrolled in law school. Is it worth it to take the NALA exams, as I'm job searching and notice everybody is asking for that cert.

I completed the coursework f… more

There is one specific clerk at the county courthouse who seems to have a personal vendetta against our firm. No matter how perfectly I file something, she finds a reason to reject it or makes me jump … more

I've been in this career for over 35 years - 14 of them at my current firm. I handle the most complex and highest earning cases in our office. Within the last couple of months, the attorneys have … more

Has anyone taken the JD next program? I am terrible at standardized tests like the LSAT, ACT/SAT and am considering the JD next program as it appears to be more class work based but would like some fe… more

Perhaps I’m just having a bad few months but is there such a thing as not liking who you work for/with and it beginning to change you as a person and your attitude? I come in everyday and hear and see… more

Hi guys. I've been working my 40 hours a week, plus nights and weekends for 4 years (been at the firm for 7 years) rounding out to 55-60 hours a week plus. I'm on salary. When is it okay to s… more

I truly believe that any firm forcing paralegals back into the office five days a week is going to lose their best talent by 2027. There is absolutely nothing I do at my desk that I can't do from … more

I caught a mistake in an affidavit that was already filed, and when I pointed it out, my attorney told me to just leave it because it wasn't a material fact. It’s been eating at me for three days … more

The firm I work for in LA is hiring for a junior level paralegal/legal assistant. If you or any of your peers are looking for a gig, please DM me. We are primarily remote, so out of state candidates (… more

Is 65k enough for Chicago? I have 4 years of experience, currently making $65,000 plus a small year-end bonus. I handle everything from intake to trial prep for a mid-sized firm. I checked some job bo… more

After six years in high-volume personal injury, I finally landed an in-house role at a tech company. The vibe is so different. I haven't seen a single billable hour requirement on my onboarding pa… more

My supervising attorney just called me three times while I was in the bathroom, only to ask if I knew where he left his favorite pen. I thought the firm was burning down or we missed a filing deadline… more

I’m conflicted about my current job at a small firm. The environment is relaxed, but the pay is very low, there are no benefits, and the commute is 35 minutes. I currently work in personal injury, wor… more

Has anyone worked for Liberty Mutual as a Paralegal II? I have been a paralegal for 2 private law firms for over 20 years primarily working civil litigation cases. I am looking for a change and desire… more

HSR Paralegals. I’m interested in connecting with other Paralegals actively involved in the preparation of HSR filing (including VALs, Second Requests etc.). Perhaps forming an informal experience a… more

What is the easiest starting position a person with no experience can get?

I am a novice paralegal in the State of Wisconsin and would like to know if there is a reference book that specifically targets paralegals for the State of Wisconsin. Also is there a staffing agency … more

Is your attorneys making you use your vacation time for state of emergency storms?? The office was closed but he said we need to use vacation to be paid on that day. Is this reasonable ??

Is there a ceiling for paralegals unless you go to law school? I’m senior at my firm but there’s no real next step in my role. I don’t want to be a lawyer, but I do want to grow. I'm just not sure… 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 and weirdly, I kind of miss the chaos? I thought I’d feel reliev… more

How do you unlearn survival mode after a toxic job? My last job gave me intense anxiety, and even though this new role is healthier, I can feel myself bracing for something bad. I’m trying not to brin… more

We have a newer paralegal on our team who keeps making avoidable mistakes like missing deadlines, filing things incorrectly, repeating errors we’ve already corrected. Management keeps brushing it off … more

I’ve worked at four firms now, and in every one, the document naming conventions have been total chaos. Some people add full case names, some use initials, others just slap FINAL_FINAL2_v3 on everythi… more

What’s your take on hybrid vs fully remote vs in-office? I personally thrive in a hybrid setup with just enough face time to stay in the loop, but enough solo time to actually focus and get things don… more

Hello everyone, I am calling on the paralegal community for a little help. I am a person who has been incarcerated. During my incarceration I started to study criminal law. I have filed and won severa… more

We just hired someone who only talks about law school, like being a paralegal is a temporary shame spiral. I’m proud of this role. I like being the one who makes the work actually happen. I don’t thin… more

I started keeping a “win list” in a private doc with compliments from attorneys, successful filings, last-minute saves, moments where I went above and beyond. At first it felt cringey, but it’s been a… more

I’ve noticed something lately: attorneys thank each other all the time. But rarely do they thank the paralegals who made it happen. I’m not expecting balloons, but it starts to sting when the credit n… more

I recently shadowed someone in legal ops and it blew my mind. I had no idea how transferable my skills were. Has anyone here pivoted into ops or compliance from a paralegal role? Was it worth the swit… more

Sometimes I think my real job title should be Translator. Translating lawyer-speak into client-friendly updates, court instructions into English, and wild redlines into coherent logic. What are the in… more

Hello fellow legal professionals! After years of manually calendaring deadlines and/or using archaic (but expensive software), I built a platform to help with case management (particularly deadlines),… more

My supervisor was telling me that she was going to put in a word for me for promotion but come to find out today, they are promoting two others. One has not been here not even 6 months in Litigation. … more

I have been in Personal Injury for over 15 years. I have about 8 years of experience in Medical Malpractice and about 1 1/2 in Family Law.

I am curious would it be hard to transition into a different field of law.

I am inte… more

What’s the weirdest legal task you’ve ever been asked to do? I once had to coordinate the pickup of a llama as part of a livestock seizure. I’ve also had to research whether inflatable bounce houses c… more

I currently work for a small firm doing revenue cycle for very large hospitals. I'm interested in finding a larger company where I can move up in management and have opportunities for bonuses/rais… more