Paralegals

Can someone advise how much a patent paralegal with 7-8 years of experience makes/could expect to make in Seattle, WA?

What is the most serious mistake you've made without getting fired?

Ladies, don't ever worry about AI taking over your work. Its completely useless - at least the AI software I use. What a god damned waste. It actually costs the firm time and money to play with a … more

I have been a family law paralegal for over 10 years, and I love what I do. I’ve done Family Law in NY,m and Florida. But, since starting this new job (Jan 2024, in PA), I have lost most, if not all o… more

Finally have an interview next week after countless applications! With that being said- what are some good interview questions? It’s for a corporate paralegal role.

Paralegals working in probate and estate planning/trust admin - what’s your case load? I feel like I might be getting close to capacity. I’m currently staffed on 16 probate administration matters, and… more

Does anyone know any in house law departments or law firms in Florida that offer health insurance from day one? Most seem to make you wait 60-90 days.

I just recently received an offer at an AM100 firm but I’m not sure if I should take it. I was told it’s a lot of overtime and I just know understand what that type of schedule looks like. I work at a… more

People who work remote. What area of law are you in? What is it like?

I looking for career transition advice.

I am a paralegal in the litigation practice group at an AM 100 law firm. I have worked in litigation for about 10 years and am burning out. I would like to transition to a diffe… more

What's everyone's thoughts on having a medical emergency not supposed to be doing anything and had to cancel a surgery because your attorneys still making you come to work and threatening if y… more

LOL

Intake Specialist - job post
Law Office of Juan R Gonzalez
Remote
$12 - $19 an hour - Full-time

The firm I work for charges a fee for the initial consultation which is about an hour long and includes review of a limited amount of documents.
When doing a new client intake and asking for the fee about 3/4 of the clients… more

I need some advice.

I have been a paralegal for 5 years and I been with this firm over a year. I just got demoted and my pay has been reduced by so much. Is there any advice of what I can do.

We have a wacko HR woman who feels compelled to place gender identifiers in her email signature she/her/hers. She clearly has a feminine name. Silly.

Is 150 hours a month / 1800 a year a reasonable billable requirement? That sounds really high to me for an hourly position.

Sounds like the role would be focused on discovery in insurance defense, so I would anticipate issues… more

Does anyone work at a firm where only the attorneys get offered a 401k and company match with a legit company but everyone else only gets offered the state 401k if they want it that isn’t even affilia… more

How is trust and estates field? I’ve been working in family law and am interviewing for trust and estates. I’ve done the basics in the past but not enough to be confident. Is the transition worth it?

I have boreout.

I’m currently working as in-house paralegal and have a law degree from a foreign university. I’ve been with my company for 3+ years and overall I do love the culture of the company. However, along wit… more

Attorneys refuse to spell my name correctly. It’s been two years. Now, associates (who once spelled my name correctly) are spelling it the way that the partner spells it. My name is a relatively commo… more

I got laid off and have been applying for jobs but the salary range is insane! Can you tell me what you’re making and your experience? I’m corporate/real estate with 7 years experience. Thanks!

A partner gets upset because the lowly para had the initiative to contact the court for a minor issue that helps us all. You’d think you messed something up the way this partner sends one of its mini… more

Addendum to my last post: I am a Paralegal not a legal assistant. I am looking for a role in Litigation. Do you know if anyone has been hired recently in the Greater Philadelphia area as a Paralegal? Are you awa… more

Looking for an Experienced Paralegal role in the Greater Philadelphia area

My manager added me on instagram and I’m not sure how to feel about it.. Is this appropriate or concerning..

If you could choose one (or more) thing(s) for a supervising attorney to do to make your job as a paralegal easier, what would it be?

As a paralegal, do you want to be cc’ed on all attorney emails with the client, opposing counsel, etc.? What is your preference?

C'mon people...

Part-Time Virtual Legal Assistant / Paralegal - job post
Virtual Gal Friday
Remote $15 an hour - Part-time

Has anyone ever held back their number of years of experience? I am a young 58 year-old. I'm told I look closer to 45 but that doesn't mean anything. I have been working in law since graduatin… more

I miss the days when, at the end of the day, I would say good night to those I worked for and one particular attorney would not only say good night to me, but would always thank me for my help for the… more

This is just getting ridiculous. The state of Missouri does not pay anything for paralegals. I have a bachelors degree and paralegals studies. I put a lot of thought and effort into figuring out what … more

Seeking family law paralegal fluent in Spanish & with at least 3-4 years of experience, for solo practice. Position is in Orange County, CA. Please message me if interested.

I really miss the days... Out of respect, I would go to the attorney's office for whom I worked for to check in with him and let him know I was planning to leave for the day and he would say good… more