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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. What is a Government Paralegal?

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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

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Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. Decide Where You Want to Work. People will float, fight, or navigate.

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ABA Survey: Lawyer Demographics and Wage Data in 2021

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Not surprisingly, states with some of the largest cities have the most lawyers in 2021, including New York (185, 076), California (167, 709), Texas (93, 821), Florida (77, 223), and Illinois (62,720). Paralegals and legal assistants earned significantly less than attorneys in 2020, with an average wage of $56,610.

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Grammar Giggle – Geographically Challenged

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And I’m not sure how they expected us to get from Athens, GREECE, to Athens, Illinois, on the return trip. See the errors below: For reference, our original flight was to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then on to Athens. This is a major airline and I will have a hard time having them near the top of my list for future flights.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

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Our users include a variety of roles, from managing partners, to associate lawyers, paralegals and admin/operations team members. Our most prolific user is a paralegal in California who, before becoming a paralegal a few years ago, was a nun in a secluded monastery with no access to the outside world or technology (since the early 2000s).