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What Not To Say in a Paralegal Job Interview

Paralegal Bootcamp

Sometimes it is just as important to know what not to say in your paralegal job interview as it is to know what to say. Here are the five things that you should avoid saying in paralegal job interviews. There is nothing wrong with being a paralegal who wants to become a lawyer. My Last Employer Was a Jerk.

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

Paralegal Bootcamp

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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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. Whether you’re Elon Musk or John G.

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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. Avoid doing these 10 things when you first start a new paralegal job.

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Paralegal Job Search Q & A

Paralegal Bootcamp

From making sure your resume is up to par to knowing what to say in an interview, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can land the right job for your paralegal career. In our latest podcast episode, Ann answers your job search questions so you can get the paralegal job of your dreams.

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What You Don’t Know About the Paralegal Job Market

The Estrin Report

Where are the highest paying paralegal jobs? Salary.com) The average Litigation Paralegal salary in Orange, CA is $71,511 as of May 25, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $63,438 and $80,905. Salary.com) What about contract paralegals? Here are some approximations. Vice President in a $5 billion company.

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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?