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Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

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Why Continuing Education is Necessary If you asked 100 paralegals who all went to 100 different paralegal certificate programs, they would all tell you the same thing: the schools taught us theory and terminology, but not the skills that were needed when on the first day of that first paralegal job.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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Finance and Insurance 3%. Obtaining a legal certification or a degree as a paralegal offers an opportunity to seek a variety of career opportunities. Paralegal career choice: ask yourself, What is your why? The largest employers of employees and legal assistants were as follows: Legal Services 73%. Federal Government 5%.

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5 misconceptions about being a paralegal

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Their team of solicitors can provide support and guidance through a range of family law matters including divorce, finances, domestic abuse and more. Search the latest Paralegal jobs. Browse jobs. 5 misconceptions about being a paralegal. – Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash .

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A day in the life at a legal technology firm

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I found myself being progressively more interested in finance and banking as I progressed through university, culminating in an internship in a bank. Following this, I secured a paralegal job in the firm’s Derivatives team in the London office during which I was able to self-fund my LPC.

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How to Land Your First Paralegal Job Without Experience

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If finances allow, think about attending one more specialized training course. Final Thoughts Landing your first paralegal job without actual office experience might feel like a steep climb, but its definitely possible if youre strategic, patient, and resourceful.