 | When looking at legal job postings, I see a lot of posts for paralegals. Some of the salaries are more than associate attorneys I know are making. Some are even more than senior lawyers I know make at small law firms, and definitely more than a lot of solo attorney I know.
Why is this? Are paralegals becoming more valuable than attorneys to some companies? Do you think this profession will continue to grow and evolve? Will they become more valuable and make more money?
Also I am talking "real" paralegal positions here, not legal assistant jobs or legal secretaries.
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 | Im planning to take a 2 year course and maybe also transfer my credits after that to a university. What is it like to be a legal assistant? and is it easy to get a job in the field?
1 answer - Asked By: hockey pro - 4/10/2012 |
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 | I just graduated from college and I have my first "real world" job interview on Friday for a legal assistant position. I own a black suit, is this appropriate? If not, I would appreciate some suggestions. Also, what is an appropriate way to wear my hair? It is permed so it tends to look a little less than polished. Any interview tips you could offer would be greatly appreciated!
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 | I'm just wondering if the paralegal certificate would actually get me a legal assistant job, which is not what im going for. Is there a difference between the one year extra of school? For jobs, pay, ect? I have my AA and I'm wondering what step I should take to become a paralegal.
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 | I'm studying law and was just curious to know what i should know or study more on if i was to get a job as a legal assistant.
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| I got a job as legal assistant. Right now I am getting low 30's but how much can I make a year if I continue to do this for 2-3 years? anyone know? anyone with experience as legal assistant or secretary?
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 | What are the differences/similarities of the jobs: paralegal, legal secretary, and legal assistant?
2 answers - Asked By: Jaster Rogue - 1/30/2009 |
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| I am a senior and will graduate in one semeter with a BS in psychology....I was planning on going to grad school for an MSW but now I want to be a legal assistant...So could I get a job as one?? Or do they only want legal studies majors?
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 | I am a lawyer in another country and I am planning to go on visit visa to dubai, UAE. Also, I intend to scout for legal jobs i.e. legal assistant in dubai. Please provide me with useful tips on how to get a job that I want fast. Thank you.
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 | I'm applying for a legal assistant job, and on the application, under previous experience it lists "prepared and/or processed routine correspondence." I am not exactly sure of what that means.
This is not a qualifying skill, just one they'd like to know if I possess. Before I click yes, based on my assumption of what routine correspondence is , I'd like to make certain! That's where you come in...thanks :)
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| I know some people who do legal assistant work on the side for extra money. They don't have any legal related certification but when I tried to get a similar part time job , they required a certification. How do those many people get that job then?
1 answer - Asked By: Bla Bla Y - 4/21/2009 |
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| I will be graduating with my associates' degree in July. I am looking for work away from where I live (Pittsburgh, PA). I went to Toronto last year and fell in love. I understand there is a high cost of living, but I want to see if it would be possible to move there. A few questions:
1) Do Canadian law firms hire entry-level paralegals with American associates' degrees?
2) How hard it is to find a paralegal/legal assistant job in Toronto?
3) How much would I have to earn in order to live? I am single and don't drink or drive. Please provide figures in Canadian and American dollars.
4) Do I need to have my credentials assessed?
5) Would knowledge of American law be advantageous?
6) Would I need to learn the Canadian legal system before I could find work?
1 answer - Asked By: northernharrier - 9/28/2006 |
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| I just graduated from college and I have my first "real world" job interview on Friday for a legal assistant position. I own a black suit, is this appropriate? If not, I would appreciate some suggestions. Also, what is an appropriate way to wear my hair? It is permed so it tends to look a little less than polished. Any interview tips you could offer would be greatly appreciated!
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| I am thinking of switching out of the university of alberta to go into the Legal Assistant program at Grant Mac, and i was wondering if anyone had done this program and has some feedback? Any thoughts?
Also, in regards to the answer i have already received, i am not planning on going to law school/ being a lawyer. I am not looking for career advice, i am simply wondering what people think of the specific Grant MacEwan program, and if anyone has experience with that specific program.
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 | I am a legal assistant in north Florida and would like to do legitimate work at home. I have 20 years experience in several areas of law, including criminal defense, insurance defense, creditor bankruptcy, civil litigation, commercial land use, contract law and probate law. Does anyone know of a legitimate work at home company for me? My typing skills are 93 wpm and I have experience in lots of various software. Also a Notary.
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 | I'm in Australia. I'm 20 going on to 21 and I've changed courses and career paths twice now because I wasn't really sure about what I wanted to do. Would it be too late for me to start studying Legal Services part time at TAFE? Would it hurt my chances at getting a job as a legal assistant?
1 answer - Asked By: Evren B - 9/25/2011 |
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 | I have a job interview on Thursday.. i have no experience at all but they did call me and they saw my resume, but i cant do they receptionist job because its full time and i need a part time job. the only opening is Legal Assistant.. ugh i hope i get it!!!! plz help with the question!! thanks!
4 answers - Asked By: PRz LiiNdA FloR - 6/3/2008 |
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 | I am studying to be a legal assistant and I know the general info about what it consists of. But i would like to know more in detail what the daily tasks of a legal assistant are and other info such as the average pay and the working hours. Please inform me, especially if you are in this field of work and you can tell me from experience. Thank You!
3 answers - Asked By: i_love_u_123 - 7/20/2009 |
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 | I am considering going back to school to become a legal assistant. The reason for this is because there are tons of job openings for this position in the evenings.
I want an evening position so I can have more time for my family.
Please tell me if you work as a Legal Assistant and list its pros and cons.
Please be as specific, detailed and as honest as possible.
Thank you in advance and peace.
1 answer - Asked By: Ladybugs - 5/9/2010 |
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| I am a legal assistant in a government agency. My job is to draft proposals and recommendations on litigation regarding antitrust! Your turn now.
9 answers - Asked By: disintegrationisthebestalbumever - 8/31/2006 |
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