Hi guys, needing advice on something. I'm a paralegal- just passed the CA bar exam last month as a foreign attorney. (I ended up as a paralegal when I moved here in the US). I'm still waiting for MPRE results next week. I do legal research and case analysis for my boss. I'm still getting paid 26 an hour. Can I ask for a raise since l've passed the bar or should I just wait after getting sworn in? I work in a solo practice law office with the lawyer & 3 other legal secretaries.

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Are you joining the firm as an associate or staying as a paralegal?
You can ask for a raise, but if you're still working as a patalegal, don't expect to receive attorney dollars.

I joined as a paralegal months before I took the bar. I’ve been writing motions **(for his approval, obviously), doing case research and analysis.

Did they sponsor you for h1b as a paralegal?

No, I was already a permanent resident before taking on the job.

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Why not just start apply for attorney jobs? At the very least, let him know you passed the bar and would like to move on to an attorney position. If he has an opening, then you can discuss your new attorney salary - not a raise, it’s not the same pay scale so make sure you use the right words to get the salary you need. Also research and see what attorneys at small firms in your area are making, then ask for that.

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