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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

Paralegal Bootcamp

What is a Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal? Can we end the confusion with the use of the legal assistant vs. paralegal job title? It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is. They just keep changing the definition of a legal assistant.

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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

. ” – Nora Roberts So, you know you want to land your dream paralegal job but exactly how are you supposed to do that when you have no legal experience? If you haven’t noticed by now, most paralegal job openings require years of experience, even with a degree or certification. Roberts, Jr.,

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What You Don’t Know About the Paralegal Job Market

The Estrin Report

Estrin Whether you are looking for a new position, seeking to move up the ladder or just staying where you are, knowledge of the job market is imperative in this ever-changing, moving target, candidate tight market. What’s possible is that your job will change. What’s the job market like right now? This is the legal field.

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How To Lose a Paralegal Job In 10 Days

Paralegal Bootcamp

The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days. Now I’m assuming you probably don’t want to lose your job in 10 days, so avoid these things as a new paralegal and beyond. Day 7: Make sure your boss is clear that the task is not in your job description.

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You Are Worth More Than $15 Per Hour!

Paralegal Bootcamp

When I make that statement, many will say, “But, Ann, if we start demanding too much money, those lay-paying jobs will be done by overseas virtual assistants for $8 per hour. Do you really want a paralegal job that could just as easily be done by someone in the Philippines for $8 per hour?

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Helpful Resources for Legal Assistants

The Robertson Reader

Whether you’d like to become a Legal Assistant, you’re currently in a program, or you’re a new Graduate looking for an edge over the competition, there are many good reasons to do some additional research on the subject above and beyond what you are shown in class.

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Your Top 5 Paralegal Job Search Questions Answered

How To Become A Paralegal

The problem is that not all of the information available is written from the perspective of someone who went through the process of finding that first job in the legal field. Because of that, we’ve put together this list of the top 5 paralegal job search questions and answers! The sooner, the better.