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3 Mistakes That Could Be Preventing You From Landing That First Paralegal Job

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You went through your paralegal certificate program, and now you’re looking for a paralegal job. But unfortunately, the fact that you have spent all that time and money preparing yourself to become a paralegal can feel fruitless when you are struggling to find that first paralegal job.

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How To Lose a Paralegal Job In 10 Days

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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. Here are some Paralegal Resume Drafting Tips. I’ll be honest here.

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Paralegal Schools Forget to Mention These Things

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But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career. per hour AVERAGE, which means the average starting salary for a new paralegal is MUCH LESS than that.

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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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What is a Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal? Can we end the confusion with the use of the legal assistant vs. paralegal job title? It was in their FAQ for their paralegal certificate program. Yes, there is a difference between a legal assistant and a paralegal! Let’s start with the paralegal.

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

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This is why most law firms don’t hire a paralegal graduate without experience right out of paralegal school. You don’t learn much from your paralegal certificate/associate that applies to your day-to-day job. You only learn how to be a professional and a very basic understanding of legal research and some drafting.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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Paralegal Career Choice. In summation, while both public service and private paralegal jobs have their advantages and disadvantages, the key is finding a subject area of the law that you are passionate about and becoming a master of your craft. Paralegal career choice: ask yourself, What is your why?

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Litigation Paralegal Q & A

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Doing some preliminary searching I saw some ads for litigation paralegals and they wanted someone with experience in Florida. Will it be difficult for me to find a litigation paralegal job in Florida? You shouldn’t have any problem finding a litigation paralegal job in Florida. Meet the Author.

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