WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF BECOMING A PARALEGAL?
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WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF BECOMING A PARALEGAL?
 
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Pros:
Exciting job
Challenging
Good pay
Cons:
No entry level positions
Can be stressful
Need to be very organized all the time
I love my job as a paralegal, while I don't see myself doing this for the rest of my life, it is very fulfilling for the time being. I make good money, I am challenged, I get to interact with people every day, lunch is usually on the partners, and the bonuses are great. Every paralegal will have a different experience and not all attorneys are great to work for. |
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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" marketable [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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Zoe Dot
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cute photo...
pros and cons? i am not sure really. i think paralegals have good employment prospects, i.e. there are a lot of jobs for them out there. cons are that you don't make as much as a lawyer and don't have the same authority as a lawyer either. |
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