I'm a recent graduate and just started a new job in real estate law at $19/hour. Is it common for entry-level positions in real estate law to offer lower starting salaries, and would gaining 6 months of experience potentially lead to higher-paying job opportunities in the field?

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Yes, I still don't understand why attorneys want their staff living in poverty.

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Typically yes you start low and move up after a few years experience. I have my AAS and unfortunately am not with the title name of paralegal but do everything of such and any admin work. Experience is the key in most states and education is ok if you have, but unfortunately is not the key matter for better pay… :(

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Depends on the employer but yes when I got my start I have zero experience in PI/Litigation and with now two years under my belt I make about 55K a year now - from 16$ an hour when I started

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6 months experience is generally not considered adequate for a pay increase. Generally after two years you could consider looking at higher paying opportunities. Having the formal training is great, but only experience (and time gaining such experience) will allow you to navigate your salary demands.

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Pay is highly dependent on practice area but most importantly on market and firm size. Get a 2-3 years experience then get your foot in the door in an AmLaw 100 (or 200) firm for much higher earnings potential.

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6 months isn't much time to gain experience and request a pay increase; generally, you will receive an annual raise and, in some cases, a merit bonus. Two years in, you could request a raise. I moved up in salary by seeking new positions. Practice area matters as much as experience as well. Generally, IP is the highest paying practice area for a non-attorney. A more seasoned IP assistant can command low 6 figure salary and up to $150K in some markets.

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