Do paralegals usually have to work long hours like attorneys?
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Do paralegals usually have to work long hours like attorneys?
 
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Fatdude427
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Not normally. But it all depends. There are a myriad of different factors to take into account.
Is the firm a small one? Is the attorney taking on too many cases? Certainly, if the attorney is greedy, and is taking on too many cases at once, the paralegal will have to work harder and longer hours.
It also depends on other things- most importantly, the branch of law that you are dealing with. Some types of law deal with strict and pressing deadlines: for example, SSDI/SSI cases, worker's comp, accidents, etc. Anything that involves a statute of limitations is going to be high stress.
Some less strenuous fields are probate, wills, and trusts. Sometimes bankruptcy is low stress, but it really can vary.
It depends on how many attorneys are in the firm, how many paralegals there are, and the type and number of cases that you are responsible for. But in general, no, the paralegal will not be working as many hours as will the lawyer. |
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vicseo
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The opportunities for a paralegal really depends on the specialty. The most in demand paralegals are those in the litigation field; followed by corporate paralegals who are responsible for maintaining corporate records, articles of incorporation, etc. While the "least" markeable [but the "highest" paid] paralegals are in the field of intellectual property [i.e., patents, trademarks] and immigration law. In conclusion, choose your paralegal courses accordingly, with emphasis on litigation preparation [discovery], docketing/calendaring of incoming pleadings [calendaring] and trial preparation [creating Exhibit tabs, Bajii jury instructions, etc.]. The "pro" side of a litigation paralegal is often "unlimited" overtime which can amount to a high salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, while the "downside," being constantly pressured to meet a monthly client billable quota. And failing to meet that quota, often results in the paralegal's overnight dismissal. It's not a pretty picture. I just want to lay out what really happens in the real world of litigators and their relationship with subordinate paralegals.
Good luck! |
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matt c
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Mizzhollywood26, can I eat your hair? |
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cap
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yes,usually work longer than the attorney themselves |
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