How can I get a paralegal job with the amount of experience I have without second guessing myself if It was a mistake and a waste to go to an ABA-approved paralegal school

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Can’t cry over spilled milk. Do the best you can with cards you’ve been dealt. I would work with a recruiter - often getting your resume in front of people (which the recruiter can do) is the most important first step.

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I have never had any luck with a recruiter and find those interviews waste of time. TBH I regret going into the legal field. The jobs suck. The is no appreciation. There is no advancement. They rate your billing at $150 but dont even pay you a fraction. They expect perfection. No employer will actually invest in your growth and development. Its honestly just a shitty job.

It’s always hard getting an entry level job but you will find one.

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It’s easier because the pay is low and that’s what these companies want. They will be fine

It was not a waste to go to the ABA approved paralegal school. The two ABA paralegals I know are both amazing. The legal job market is a bit slow right now, and as others have said, that first job is always hard to get. Keep talking to people (literally everyone you know) about what you’re looking for. I once got an interview because my chiropractor had a buddy at a firm.

I temped at first and then after 6 months got a full time job

O I've tried until I've had a few temp agencies blcklist me for telling them to send my info because it never hurts to try

Check tech companies and also online remote.

OP I got my very first paralegal job by just applying until I found something honestly. There are usually so many law firms (atleast in my area) that are hiring for entry level paralegal jobs. I would just start applying and wait for calls!

Why not get the ABA approved paralegal school’s career guidance office to help you out???

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