What advice would you give to someone just starting out as a paralegal?

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Be a sponge and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

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Be organized and on top of your assignments.
Be willing to accept help and guidance from others but don’t take anyone’s BS.
Know that your title will likely never change beyond Paralegal but that work responsibilities will and often come with grinding and putting in the work.
Be kind to yourself. It often takes fresh paralegals 3-4 years to master many skills and that’s okay, just be willing to continue to learn and grow.

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Buckle up and brace yourself it’s going to be a wild ride, but will be worth it!

My first response was "Don't" - but I guess: be adaptable, expect to 'babysit' a lot, SET BOUNDARIES and remember: attorneys aren't as brilliant as everyone makes them out to be. (:

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