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Starting a Paralegal Career Without a Paralegal Certificate

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How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? Prefer Audio Instead of Reading? I wanted to do trial work.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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The earnings of a litigation paralegal can vary widely, with factors such as location, years of experience, size and prestige of the firm, and the type of litigation influencing the salary. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants was $56,230 in 2021.

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I Was Interviewed by a Paralegal Student

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One of the things that you do as a paralegal is you have to learn to pivot no matter what practice area you go into. For example, I did antitrust litigation and then I pivoted and learned all about construction litigation. You do this throughout your career as a paralegal. It’s amazing what you can find.