Paralegals

Has anyone worked at Reel Fathers Rights? Their client reviews are not very good so I’m hesitant in accepting a job offer.

I’ve been a paralegal for eight years. I’ve handled everything from case management to trial prep and I still get called the assistant in court. I’m not precious about titles, but I worked hard for mi… more

Does anyone know how long Cooley’s interview process would take if I apply an opening myself?

I like working with attorneys who value efficiency, but I’m starting to feel like I’m too efficient. I turn things around quickly, then end up waiting days for someone else to review or move it forwar… more

We had a filing rejected because an attorney made a last-minute change and didn’t tell me. I submitted the older version, and I was the one who got called out. I don’t want to be the person constantly… more

Hi all, it’s my first week as a contractors law paralegal with a small firm. This is my first paralegal position since graduating.. The attorney is super nice and the senior paralegal is helping me ge… more

I have been in this field for 15+ yrs and my current employer has made me want to change careers completely. They charge outrageous amounts for cases ($20k-30k+ for divorce and custody cases). They d… more

What’s your firm’s relationship with AI right now? Ours keeps hinting that AI will handle the first draft, but the drafts are a mess and I spend more time editing them than if I just wrote it from scr… more

I wish there is a bad recruiter list. There are so many bad recruiters nowadays and some of them are toxic. This recruiter messaged me on LinkedIn this morning and insisted she has a position for me a… more

I am trying to be more intentional about boundaries this year but legal work makes that hard. How are you handling this?

Are firms giving year end bonuses to paralegal and support staff this year (end of 2025)? My small intellectual property firm didn’t mention anything this month of December 2025 and here we are in the… more

I looked at my calendar for January and it is already packed. Depositions filings client calls nonstop. Any encouraging words because I am spiraling!

What was your biggest lesson about firm culture this year? I learned very quickly which promises actually meant something and which ones did not.

How many late nights did you work this year without it showing up anywhere on your review? I added mine up last week and now I'm determined to make sure that's acknowledged next year.

What was the most exhausting part of your workload this year. For me it was managing deadlines for three attorneys who all thought their matters were the priority. Going into the new year I am rethink… more

Sometimes it feels like I have to earn my role over and over again. Every new attorney triple-checks my work, ignores my suggestions, or second-guesses routine tasks I’ve handled flawlessly for years.… more

On day three of a new job, I was told I’d be prepping exhibits for an upcoming trial. No training, no walkthrough, no templates, just a casual you’ll figure it out. And I did. The exhibits were clean,… more

A partner complimented me the other day and I just stood there like a deer in headlights. I realized I’m way better at absorbing criticism than receiving praise. Anyone else feel like we’re so conditi… more

I love legal research and case prep, but I can’t do doc review forever. I feel like I’ve plateaued. I don’t want to be a lawyer, but I do want more strategic or client-facing work. For those of you wh… more

Every time I job search, I see listings that want 5+ years of experience, a bachelor’s, a paralegal certificate, and court filing experience for $48K. In what world is that a fair ask? It’s hard not t… more

First time with a ‘payroll delay’ and it couldn’t come at a worse time !

Every year, I end up organizing the holiday party, coordinating the white elephant exchange, decorating the office, and writing the partner’s card. And no, it’s not in my job description. I wouldn’t m… more

We had a client dinner last week and surprise surprise, all the male associates got invited. Not one woman was included, despite the fact that I’ve been leading the case logistics for months. When I a… more

Disappointing day. My big law firm who constantly brags about the millions and millions of dollars in settlements, cheaps out with bonuses and raises. Can't say that I wasn't warned not to tak… more

Our new office manager keeps referring to paralegals and admins as non-legal personnel. I’ve been a certified paralegal for ten years. I prep trials, manage filings, and handle client communications l… more

Is it just me, or is holiday PTO basically The Hunger Games? I put in my December vacation request months ago, but now an attorney is asking me to cancel because their family decided to go skiing last… more

I started a paralegal wins Slack channel at work, and honestly? Game changer. It’s where we hype each other up for things no one else notices like getting a finicky filing accepted on the first try or… more

I support a newer attorney & I have many years of experience in our area of law. I log out at 4:30pm everyday. Sometimes he or the people that are helping him will send me an “urgent” task that ne… more

I stopped checking work email after 6pm and honestly? Life-changing. The first few nights I was twitchy and convinced I’d miss something urgent or look lazy. But nothing bad happened. I slept better, … more

Legal software companies are robbing us. Every update breaks something, search tools barely function, and the UI still looks like a Windows XP tax program. And don’t get me started on the $3,000-a-yea… more

I accidentally saw a partner’s screen during a Zoom share. She was messaging another attorney about me. 😫 Called me slow and said I wasn’t as sharp as the paralegal who had the role last year. I’ve b… more

How important is it to go to the office/firm Christmas party?
I started a couple of months ago and I really don't want to. I feel awkward, just not my thing. Is this super frowned upon?

Thinking about taking the RP or CP certification exam, but I keep hearing totally different stories about whether it’s actually worth it. Some people say it helped them land better jobs or negotiate r… more

I used to be the go-to person for everything... client calls, filings, trial prep, billing questions. Then I made the jump to BigLaw. The pay’s great, sure, but now I handle one sliver of the process … more

Currently studying for a Patent Law exam and I’m stuggling with writing briefs / applying concepts to hypos.
Anyone here has or recommends any resources to practice? Thanks much

Calling out to Antitrust Paralegals. How do you like your firm and practice group?

Davis Polk. What is it like working there as a paralegal?

The associate I support can’t write a clear sentence to save their life, but god forbid I try to fix it. Every draft is a mess of run-ons, legal jargon soup, and weird passive voice. I clean it up so … more

I’m a litigation paralegal in Chicago with 4 years of experience, making $72K with no bonus. I get decent benefits, but no real room for advancement. Is that competitive, or should I be asking for mor… more

A partner pulled me aside to say my email tone was a little too direct and came off as unfriendly. I re-read it. It was brief, clear, professional. No exclamation points, no smiley faces, no fluff. An… more