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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?”? Alright, so you are at this firm.

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What Not To Say in a Paralegal Job Interview

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The office manager played favorites with certain paralegals, and it was terrible for morale. There was a lot of office drama that I tried to stay out of. I didn’t agree with my supervisor’s management style. The law firm you are interviewing with has probably heard the rumors about that firm’s management style.

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How To Lose a Paralegal Job In 10 Days

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It’s your first day at your new paralegal position at the law firm you’ve always dreamed of working at. Being the thorough paralegal that you are, you’ve already Google-mapped the route and know that it’s a 30-minute drive to the new office. Okay, let’s dive in. Day 1: Show up late. I’ll be honest here.

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I Was Interviewed by a Paralegal Student

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I actually was getting my college degree because I wanted to go on to law school. He had a friend who was the office manager at a local law firm, in Sarasota, Florida. He thought it would be good to do that in between going to law school. Here’s why continuing education for paralegals is important.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

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She teaches legal courses at McEwen such as Legal Information and Management Procedures, Legal Drafting, Legal Documents 1 and 2, Technology for Paralegals, Legal Research, Business Communication, and the Paralegal Studies Capstone Program. Why did you decide to give up working in law firms and teach full-time?

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Paralegal Professional Development – Tips for New Paralegals

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You’re reading this because you already think of your work as a paralegal in the foremost-important way to succeed: As a Career! I received my Paralegal Certificate in December of 2019 and graduated RIGHT into the Pandemic! Finance and business for maximum comprehension of what a law firm itself takes to operate.

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Ask Me Anything – Paralegal Career Edition

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I asked the office manager about bringing in new technology, and she replied, “Good luck with that.” Technology Matters Here’s my concern with staying at that firm: the longer you stay, the further behind you will become with your technology skills. I am currently a secretary at a law firm.

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