Paralegals and Legal Assistants

I'm not a psychology major and I'm not a law student yet; however, I've been researching legal careers and found that law school tends to favor those who think logically, write well, and are able to read large volumes of content. Besides all those learnable skills, generally there isn't a major t...

The skills I developed as an English major to be a successful legal assistant are good writing skills, professional communication skills, and good research skills.

I had asked "What are your busiest days of the week, so that I can help?" That had surprised the interviewer and she was able to see that I was serious about providing great support to them.

I think that having a wider perspective on how everyone sees the world differently was really dynamic for me. Recognizing that people with mental illnesses need help and that the firm I worked at serves to offer that guidance at a friendly convenient location is really cool.

I can't tell you what every attorney will prefer in a potential hire, but my boss said my confidence and old school manners stood out to her. When I arrived at the interview, I handed her a professional copy of my resume and references. I was honest with her and myself about what I could do. I as...

Working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal has been one of the best experiences in my life. working closely with attorney made me realized how important is to have a good customer service. People who are looking for an attorney feel vulnerable and at risk, that is why attorney love Legal Assistants t...

I enjoy being a paralegal. It can be a fast paced environment and there is just enough pressure to keep you focused. Some days there is a lot of down time, but this is also helpful to ensure that you are staying on track and keeping things organized. One thing I dislike is some times you might ...

I'm not a psychology major and I'm not a law student yet; however, I've been researching legal careers and found that law school tends to favor those who think logically, write well, and are able to read large volumes of content. Besides all those learnable skills, generally there isn't a major t...

By having a background in English, as a legal assistant I developed the skills I needed to write well, analyze legal documents without missing out important details, following directions for writing and submitting legal papers to the T and overall being a detail-oriented legal assistant.

The skills I developed as an English major to be a successful legal assistant are good writing skills, professional communication skills, and good research skills.

I like being a legal assistant. I get to work for people who are hurt and need our help. Everything that we do as personal injury workers can help someone. I think the personal injury is very underrated because most people don’t know how much work goes into working up a case. A lot of our clients...

What does the training for this position entail? What are some of the challenges that new hires face as they transition into the firm? What resources are available to me when I need help managing or completing a task? Is there anything that I can do outside of the workplace to improve my performa...

I can't tell you what every attorney will prefer in a potential hire, but my boss said my confidence and old school manners stood out to her. When I arrived at the interview, I handed her a professional copy of my resume and references. I was honest with her and myself about what I could do. I as...

The expected compensation for being a Legal Assistant at any law firm, depends on your experience. I remember when I started I was earning $9.50 per hour and within 4 years I was earning double that, and there was still room to grow and increase the salary. How much you earn as a Legal Assistant ...

Working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal has been one of the best experiences in my life. working closely with attorney made me realized how important is to have a good customer service. People who are looking for an attorney feel vulnerable and at risk, that is why attorney love Legal Assistants t...

I would say highlight your ability to be flexible and to be able to deal with a wide variety of client many of whom are in stressful situations in an understanding and compassionate manner. To be able to do research on case law and communicate what you discovered clearly and succinctly in both w...

I'm not a psychology major and I'm not a law student yet; however, I've been researching legal careers and found that law school tends to favor those who think logically, write well, and are able to read large volumes of content. Besides all those learnable skills, generally there isn't a major t...

The skills I developed as an English major to be a successful legal assistant are good writing skills, professional communication skills, and good research skills.

I think that having a wider perspective on how everyone sees the world differently was really dynamic for me. Recognizing that people with mental illnesses need help and that the firm I worked at serves to offer that guidance at a friendly convenient location is really cool.

What does the training for this position entail? What are some of the challenges that new hires face as they transition into the firm? What resources are available to me when I need help managing or completing a task? Is there anything that I can do outside of the workplace to improve my performa...

Depends on the position title. Admin/ legal assistant can be down in the $17-$24 range, while paralegal positions are typically in the $24-$33 range, though I'd say $24-27 is more typical as a paralegal rate.

I can't tell you what every attorney will prefer in a potential hire, but my boss said my confidence and old school manners stood out to her. When I arrived at the interview, I handed her a professional copy of my resume and references. I was honest with her and myself about what I could do. I as...

Working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal has been one of the best experiences in my life. working closely with attorney made me realized how important is to have a good customer service. People who are looking for an attorney feel vulnerable and at risk, that is why attorney love Legal Assistants t...

I interviewed for and obtained a position as a filing clerk. However, I was promoted because of my willingness to work and enthusiasm to learn. I was persistent when communicating to my bosses on how I would love to do more work and learn more. I was also attending my community college studying l...

Every law firm is looking for something different. Some require 5 years of experience or some may train you completely. Depending on the type of law practiced by the firm, the ideal candidate will look completely different. A great question to ask for any industry is what the ideal candidate look...

Generally, a normal day includes data entry, creating/proof reading demand letters, and calling the courts to check on documents and update case files. A lot of the job includes data entry because there are so many court documents received daily and they need to be kept track of. While it may see...

I would ask a recruiter on how to best prepare for Army Basic Combat Training and enlist in the Army as a paralegal. You have to pass the physical, mental, and medical parts to join the Army.

The life of an Army parelegal is very vigorous, yet rewarding. You will work alongside some of the best JAG attorneys in the world. However, you will be required to be a Soldier as well as a paralegal. An Army paralegal is not for someone who has trouble balancing variety of tasks and clients....

I'm not a psychology major and I'm not a law student yet; however, I've been researching legal careers and found that law school tends to favor those who think logically, write well, and are able to read large volumes of content. Besides all those learnable skills, generally there isn't a major t...

By having a background in English, as a legal assistant I developed the skills I needed to write well, analyze legal documents without missing out important details, following directions for writing and submitting legal papers to the T and overall being a detail-oriented legal assistant.

The skills I developed as an English major to be a successful legal assistant are good writing skills, professional communication skills, and good research skills.

I like being a legal assistant. I get to work for people who are hurt and need our help. Everything that we do as personal injury workers can help someone. I think the personal injury is very underrated because most people don’t know how much work goes into working up a case. A lot of our clients...

What does the training for this position entail? What are some of the challenges that new hires face as they transition into the firm? What resources are available to me when I need help managing or completing a task? Is there anything that I can do outside of the workplace to improve my performa...

I can't tell you what every attorney will prefer in a potential hire, but my boss said my confidence and old school manners stood out to her. When I arrived at the interview, I handed her a professional copy of my resume and references. I was honest with her and myself about what I could do. I as...

The expected compensation for being a Legal Assistant at any law firm, depends on your experience. I remember when I started I was earning $9.50 per hour and within 4 years I was earning double that, and there was still room to grow and increase the salary. How much you earn as a Legal Assistant ...

Working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal has been one of the best experiences in my life. working closely with attorney made me realized how important is to have a good customer service. People who are looking for an attorney feel vulnerable and at risk, that is why attorney love Legal Assistants t...

A Legal Assisant at Vivint can be expected to make $10-16 an hour

I would say highlight your ability to be flexible and to be able to deal with a wide variety of client many of whom are in stressful situations in an understanding and compassionate manner. To be able to do research on case law and communicate what you discovered clearly and succinctly in both w...

It was fair. I say fair because there was times I would be the first one to come in and the last one to leave during the week. At busy times like this, I would also be asked to come in on the weekends to work on special cases quickly approaching a deadline. Being asked to work late would make it ...

This will vary slightly depending on the attorney you work for. After clocking in, I would sort my attorney's mail and check my email to see if any important documents (police reports, hospital records, etc.) came in. I would add these to the appropriate files. Next, I would go into my attorneys ...

I have yet to go through the training program for the full-time analyst role (I begin training on July 9th), but I can provide you with information on the training for the summer Legal Analyst role and then provide further information about full-time training at a later date if you would like. Fo...

In terms of technical skills, knowing how to write in a legal manner, for example, drafting contracts or other legal documents, is a beneficial skill to have before entering the internship, but not necessary since during training, the Legal department will teach you all you need to know. Being a ...

One of the key qualities Goldman Sachs, and especially the Legal Analyst position in Merchant Banking, looks for is an ability and willingness to learn and work with others. When I applied for the position, I indicated in my interview that I possessed limited knowledge of finance and corporate la...

I'm not a psychology major and I'm not a law student yet; however, I've been researching legal careers and found that law school tends to favor those who think logically, write well, and are able to read large volumes of content. Besides all those learnable skills, generally there isn't a major t...

The skills I developed as an English major to be a successful legal assistant are good writing skills, professional communication skills, and good research skills.

I think that having a wider perspective on how everyone sees the world differently was really dynamic for me. Recognizing that people with mental illnesses need help and that the firm I worked at serves to offer that guidance at a friendly convenient location is really cool.

I can't tell you what every attorney will prefer in a potential hire, but my boss said my confidence and old school manners stood out to her. When I arrived at the interview, I handed her a professional copy of my resume and references. I was honest with her and myself about what I could do. I as...