What other types of Paralegal positions are out there? I’m an experienced criminal and family law paralegal in Hampton VA

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I did criminal, GAL, and negligence in VA and DC. If you have litigation experience, go BigLaw, that’s where the money and experience is. If no lit experience, look at corporate

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You have to start somewhere! No worries. Happy to try to answer any other questions you may have.

Depends… there’s plenty. Contracts, M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions), litigation (both complex civil and IP). If you’re wanting to move into #BigLaw, I know Greenberg Traurig is hiring. They have offices in McLean and Downtown DC, and it looks like they’re moving to a hybrid office/WFH model on a permanent basis.

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I’ve never branched out into other areas of law, but right now I am chasing the green brick road while I finish up my personal accomplishments. How do I begin to find a job in BigLaw? What is considered BigLaw?
I’m on the peninsula so DC is close but also not. A remote position would be great!

Absolutely. Best of luck!

I started out with litigation and than transitioned to Corporate compliance. I’m now a Manager of Corporate Compliance and I couldn’t be happier.

Alright. Cool. Thank you for talking to me.

Six years ago I started out in family law. Then I briefly transitioned to Plaintiffs PI before settling in Civil and Probate Litigation for several years. That said, I'm just now starting with a new Med Mal Defense firm. It's definitely a learning curve but I'm hoping to rise to the challenge and be an asset.

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