Advice needed from paralegals?
Hi,
I am starting an ABA-approved para cert. program this Fall (have my BA). I have read over & over again that the employers want experience, so I am trying to find a part-time/flex job while in school.
I have 2 interviews coming up. Obviously, I don’t want to be TOO positive, but if I were offered each of them, which do you think would be better?
One is a solo practice. He needs someone to basically be the secretary and paralegal. He was looking for someone with experience; I emailed him my resume and asked him to keep it on file. Well, I guess he liked it. He asked me some questions about my writing and ability to learn quickly, and my school curriculum. You can tell he really wants the right fit. He handles a few different areas of law for individuals.
The other place has 3 attorneys. They represent business clients and deal with foreclosures and bankruptcy/creditors. They are looking for an entry-level clerk. Basic stuff, filing and data entry.
Thoughts? Thanks!
Tough call, but first look to see who you are most compatible with. It looks like the solo attorney either lost their help and needed someone quickly or else like you said they liked what they saw. Don’t fool yourself, find out which way it is, because if it’s the first scenerio then I’d look somewhere else, but if it’s the second scenerio for sure, you probably have the best situation because as the person above stated, you will learn a lot about the legal process.
The three attorney law firm sounds like a great foot in the door; if you go this route you need to be buddying up with the paralegal(s) (aka legal assistants) to learn as much as you can so you can go from being filing clerk to paralegal. There will be more room for growth at the three attorney firm then the solo practice. You also won’t feel so obigated to the firm if you leave the three attorney practice for greener pasture as opposed to the solo attorney. Good luck!
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