Paralegal Salaries Climb Despite Economic Downturn
Despite the economic downturn, paralegal salaries continue to climb, according to Legal Assistant Today magazine’s 17th Annual Salary Survey, published in the March/April 2009 issue. This year’s survey reports that the national average salary for paralegals in 2008 was $54,859, a 3.5% increase from the previous year. The highest reported full-time salary was $103,000. Paralegals received an average raise of $2,990 in 2008 while the largest reported raise was $25,000. Slightly over three quarters of all paralegals were given a raise and nearly 75% of paralegals surveyed believed they [more...]
Date: 2009-03-23 20:17:08
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Career Crystal Ball: Where Will Your Job Take You? - Careers Articles
The average salary for a medical assistant is $26,700/year. Responsibilities include filling out insurance forms and tidying up exam rooms. Where could this health care industry gig take you? Some medical assistants moved closer to treating patients as surgical technicians, earning $36,500/year. The highest paid ones end up as physician assistants (PAs) and typically earn around $76,800/year. That's an annual salary boost of $50,100 in just five years. The most unusual switch? Some medical assistants become clinical research coordinators and work on the academic side of medicine earning [more...]
Date: 2010-02-16 06:00:00
Paralegal Questions?
There are no paralegals in my area, and also no programs(except online certifications, one of which is Blackstone Career Institute). I have an A.A already and would like to get my B.A, is there any “general” degrees maybe a liberal arts degree I could get to help instead of certificate? Can you tell me more about the profession, the hours, and everything? Thanks, God bless! Comment from jannsody Time April 30, 2010 at 10:45 am The only information that I was told awhile ago was that paralegals generally need a bachelor’s degree in ’something’. I’m sure a certificate program [more...]
Date: 2010-04-30 10:41:42
North Country Gazette » Tampa Attorney Accused Of Excessive Fees
The Bar has alleged that paralegals at Hernandez’s firm, which has offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota, improperly provided legal advice to clients and charged excessive fees. Grievance committees have also made two probable cause findings against Hernandez and attorney Dennis Nemeth for how they handled the case of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy from Lutz. She allegedly paid a non-refundable $7,500 retainer fee for representation she didn’t get from Nemeth in a case involving her condo association and water damage nor did she get a refund. Hernandez and his firm [more...]
Date: 2007-06-23 23:56:20
Matthew Warner: Blog
Why, at my last job as a employee of someone else (i.e., see above reference to being a paralegal), our group health plan was so bad that re-upping my coverage would have swallowed half of my damn paycheck just to cover the premiums. No wonder people chance going through life without a net. Still, that’s all well and good until you come down with terminal cancer. Or, let’s look at this on a more everyday level: how many people have you known who have ever been pregnant? Do you know what my son and his mother’s medical bills totaled on the day of his birth? Somewhere around [more...]
Date: 2010-05-06 01:58:19
Legal Assistant » Blog Archive » Paralegal Facts and Figures for ...
If you feel comfortable with a small salary in a small town, go for it. If you want to work in a fast paced and busy environment, then big city jobs are best. Paralegal programs are tough and demanding. It is always recommended that a student study underneath a lawyer or attorney for intern work. You will get hands on training for your future career as well as the opportunity to put all of your knowledge to use. In the event that you do decide to study with an internship, you may also get paid minimum wage or higher for your work. Similar Posts On Legal-Assistant.bizTypes of Law Offices [more...]
Date: 2010-01-13 20:32:19
Thrown out of court | Macleans.ca - Canada - Features
There's another concern paralegals share: cost. "It's going to become a lot more expensive to practise," says Wanda Forsythe, chair of the school of legal and public administration at Toronto's Seneca College. And those costs will be passed down to the public. Thanks to a new education requirement, people wanting to take up the profession will now have to pay college tuition for a two- to four-year program; after that there are insurance costs, and a $500 application fee to the law society. Experienced paralegals could skip the education requirement if they paid $1,075 and wrote an exam. (Of [more...]
Date: 2008-06-04 07:00:00
How a Paralegal Career is a shortcut for many in the legal field
Paralegal Career enough room for variation and diversity, and opportunities for promotion. Although an entry-level paralegal salary is not so high to get over time and experience and is a very well paid paralegal with a great [more...]
Date: 2010-02-01 15:48:00
Paralegal Salary Overview - Careers Articles
A paralegal II's median salary is $53,311 and maximum paralegal salaries top out at over $90,000**. Larger firms tend to pay more than smaller practices, according to Payscale's Median Salary by Company Size Charts. Opportunities for advancement Paralegals can advance by gaining experience, as they take increased responsibilities and don't require such close supervision. Experienced paralegals in larger organizations may supervise other paralegals on a team. Paralegals can advance into management or other administrative roles. Paralegals can typically increase earning potential by moving to a [more...]
Date: 2010-02-01 12:40:00
North Country Gazette » Tampa Attorney Suspended For Defrauding ...
Posted on Friday, 15 of May , 2009 at 10:07 pm TAMPA—The Florida Supreme Court has suspended attorney Dennis Hernandez from practicing law for 90 days, ordered that he attend the Florida Bar’s Ethics School, pay nearly $20,000 in restitution to six former clients in addition to paying $12,000 in costs to the Florida Bar. Hernandez, an attorney at Hernandez’ law firm and paralegals were the subject of a 54-page disciplinary complaint filed by The Florida Bar with the Florida Supreme Court. The Bar had alleged that paralegals at Hernandez’s firm, which has offices in Tampa and [more...]
Date: 2009-05-16 03:07:09
Vicki Voisin - The Paralegal Mentor with Paralegal Career ...
Bonus...just for fun question: If you had to be in any other profession other than a paralegal, what would it be? I would be a professional party planner for things like corporate events and fundraisers. I already know I enjoy doing this in my spare time on behalf of my professional associations, so to get paid for it would be [more...]
Date: 2010-04-19 01:24:00
Getting Started. What Is A Paralegal? To help you decide whether ...
What is a college education worth? - 06/05/03. What Salary Should You Be Paid ... Interested in re-posting a National Paralegal Reporter article on your website or in your ... NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal [more...]
Date: 2006-06-14 20:56:00
Debbie Villio and the mystery of Constable Tony Thomassie's ...
The Jefferson Report asked the parish for Thomassie’s job description, parish schedule and paralegal certification. But that information is no longer available. “The people who would know that are no longer with the parish,” Parish spokeswoman Pat Borne said. Asked who she was referring to, Borne said only Villio and Wilkinson would have that information. Thomassie is one of three people who were paid as paralegals by the parish’s attorney’s office but who worked in other departments. Iinterim Parish President Steve Theriot eliminated the posts after he took over for Broussard, who [more...]
Date: 2010-03-19 15:32:35
Market Yourself As A Paralegal
What does it mean to make you marketable or sellable? Does it require that you give up your job, completely change careers or go back to college? Whether you graduated or you have been a paralegal for many years, learning to market yourself is an essential ability in making the most of your potential. Both financially and in the openings that comes your way. If you’re a seasoned paralegal you might need to sharpen your management abilities, maximize your customer interviews or change your area of law. The best and least costly way to start your research is to log on. As you get into your [more...]
Date: 2010-04-20 02:34:53
The Estrin Report: Florida Enacts Voluntary Registration for ...
The difference between California and Florida is that the State Bar of California does not govern paralegals but there are mandatory continuing legal education requirements and certain education requirements to enter the field in order to call yourself a paralegal. What effect does this have on the paralegal field and the legal field as a whole? A higher standard for entry to the field is being set. This trend is literally sweeping the country. So far, at least 12 states have either enacted some type of regulation or is considering regulating paralegals. Canada has also joined the [more...]
Date: 2007-11-16 18:52:40
Wild Wild Law: Legal Antics and Jurisprudence in Nevada: Place ...
We propose a bright-line rule: If you screw your clients out of an amount greater than your law school tuition, you don't get to keep your license. Fair enough? Winkler is currently working as a paralegal at attorney Bret Whipple's office (who's website has, as of this writing, been hijacked by some architectural firm), and has reportedly paid $84,000 in restitution since her suspension two years ago. Apparently, Whipple pays his paralegals quite well. Winkler's hearing will resume sometime in the next 30 days. The State Bar panel, which consists of three attorneys and a layperson, could [more...]
Date: 2010-03-08 16:00:00
Fast Growing and Well Paying: the Benefits of Being a Paralegal ...
With job opportunities expected to grow 22 percent by the year 2016, with an average annual salary of 40,000 dollars it is not surprising that so many people want to become a paralegal. So what can you walk through the door and do in this growing field? What is a paralegal do? Paralegals are also called “legal assistants” for good reason – they assist lawyers. Even if they can claim, filed a case in court or other tasks such as “lawyer” you can almost everything the remainder of a lawyer. Lawyers can often delegate the preparation work to paralegals for trials, hearings and business [more...]
Date: 2010-05-09 01:08:54
California's 21st Century Law School « Protect Consumer Justice
California’s 21st Century Law School Monday, February 22, 2010 By Nancy Wride There can’t possibly be many students who faced Yimeng Dou’s to-do list: • Apply to the new UC Irvine School of Law while publishing 28 patents as biotech scientist in the private sector. • Defend legal immigration when unforeseen administrative errors risk deportation back to China. • Accomplish all that while suffering morning sickness and swollen everything. Then give birth – two weeks before classes start – to a 6-pound, 12-ounce baby. • Thank the deans for that private room to pump [more...]
Date: 2010-02-22 22:25:47
Can I be a paralegal in Ireland with a degree from the US ...
2 Responses to “Can I be a paralegal in Ireland with a degree from the US?” Comment from kapn Time May 8, 2010 at 7:43 am No….you have to hold qualifications in the country you plan to practice in….here’s something else to think about Advice from another out of work Attorney who can’t pay his student loans….. Warning! Jobs in the field of Law are drying up FAST!! This is not a good field to invest time and/or money into. This is a SHRINKING vocational field. Many reasons. Many people today think they can do their own legal work, thanks to the Internet. We simply have WAY TOO [more...]
Date: 2010-05-08 06:46:27
How Difficult Is It To Get A Job As A Tax Attorney For The Irs?
Previous poster “v b” is correct – you will be held at a higher standard than the general public. Please be aware of what you are proposing on getting yourself into. Please do more research first. Reminder: We are in a World-wide Recession. Warning> Jobs in the field of Law are drying up fast!! This is just not a good field to invest time and/or money into. This is a SHRINKING vocational field. Many reasons. Many people today (mistakenly) think they can do their own legal work, thanks to the Internet. Also, we simply already have way too many Legal Professionals – we have an [more...]
Date: 2009-09-09 12:14:56
What careers in finance would be benefitted by a legal education ...
Regarding being a Paralegal: Employers (usually law firms) in the field of Law today want employees with Bachelors degrees from traditional colleges/universities. Those “certificates” you see advertised aren’t worth the paper they are printed on – they are generally scams. (I found this out the hard way.) Cost of law school to be lawyer, approx $150,000+. Be prepared to take on a lot of debt. Even if you finish law school, you won’t be able to find a job when you are done. Since this vocational field is shrinking, many new attorneys/lawyers are, themselves, having to work [more...]
Date: 2010-05-08 20:12:02
What's Your Worth?
Wednesday, May 27,2009 What’s Your Worth? Compare your salary to these Milwaukeeans By Cory Liebmann How much is your work worth? Is your salary equal to the importance of your work to society? Or does it reflect your willingness to sell your soul for a paycheck? Or is your salary simply a function of your level of education or how in demand your skills are? We have taken a look at what our fellow Milwaukeeans are being paid and you can decide for yourself. Building a Better World Some very smart, highly educated people choose to work with nonprofits that are focused on social change [more...]
Date: 2009-06-02 23:04:19
what can one do with a degree in paralegal/studies?
Since this vocational field is shrinking, many new attorneys/lawyers are, themselves, having to work “down” as Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, etc, etc, to simply try to keep some of THEIR bills paid Now... the law schools know this, but they won't tell you the truth >that the job market/economy is SATURATED with WAY TOO MANY Legal Professionals. Instead the schools will feed you a fairytale and will LIE to you. The root of the problem is we have too many law schools. We are in a recession, and the schools are fighting for their own survival – [more...]
Date: 2010-05-06 03:57:57
Would taking a criminal justice class be helpful to someone ...
Even if you finish law school, you won't be able to find a job when you are done. Since this vocational field is shrinking, many new attorneys/lawyers are, themselves, having to work "down" as Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, etc, etc, to simply try to keep some of their bills paid that the job market/economy is just saturated with way too many Legal Professionals. Instead the schools will feed you a fairytale and will lie to you. The root of the problem is we have too many law schools. We are in a recession, and the schools are fighting for their [more...]
Date: 2010-05-06 01:00:16
April 28th Notes
Notes from lectures at the University of Washington's Paralegal Program 2009-2010 Complex Litigation April 28, 2010 NEWS -pick up take-home midterm -should only take 3 hours -remember to apply the knowledge, not the amount of law ----------------------------------------------------- Remedies -Legal ($) -Equitable Interests -Expectation: "Benefits of the Bargain" -Reliance: Losses from changing position -Restitution: Return of enrichment conferred Limitations -Reasonable Certainty -Foreseeability -Mitigation -No "improvement" over performance Liquid Damages 1. Reasonable [more...]
Date: 2010-04-29 05:17:57
Earn While You Learn: 10 Great Apprenticeships - Careers Articles
You are here: Main > Advice & Resources > Earn While You Learn: 10 Great Apprenticeships EMail ThisIM This Unemployment Hire This GuyStories of the UnemployedUnemployment SolutionsUnemployment NewsJob Listings Best CompaniesHighest-Paying JobsHot JobsNow HiringTop IndustriesJobs by Degree No Degree RequiredAssociate Degree JobsBachelor's Degree Jobs Graduate Degree JobsJobs by Type Entry-Level JobsPart-Time JobsSeasonal JobsTemp JobsWork-From-Home JobsJob Seeker Toolkit Career ChangeCover LettersJob Searching TipsNetworkingNew GradsResumesInterview TipsInterview QuestionsThe [more...]
Date: 2009-10-16 23:00:00
How I Met Your Mother « What I Love
(also, What I Hate and What I am Indifferent Towards) Mondays at 8:30/7:30c on CBS. Season 3 resumes Monday, March 17th. Starring Josh Radnor, Alyson Hanigan, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris. . CBS’ How I Met Your Mother returns tonight to finish out its third season run after a long hiatus due to the writer’s strike. Supposedly it’s in danger of not being renewed for a fourth season, which would be a shame, because it’s one of the funnier shows out there, and certainly the best traditional three-camera sitcom on the air. And with 30 Rock, It’s Always Sunny in [more...]
Date: 2008-03-17 05:38:52
Take care in classifying employees - Wisconsin Law Journal - Article
She noted that a Department of Labor advisory opinion from 2005, FLSA 2005-9, specifically addressed the issue of whether a paralegal with a four-year degree, a paralegal certificate, CLE and 22 years’ experience could fall under the professional exemption, and concluded he or she could not. Rather, the exemption is only available for paralegals who possess advanced specialized degrees in other professional fields and apply advanced knowledge in that field in the performance of their duties. For example, an engineer, hired as a paralegal to provide expert advice on product liability or [more...]
Date: 2010-03-08 17:34:27
Malpractice Lawyer Q&a
Whether I am a Paralegal, a Defendant or a Juror, my error is looked at as due to the Lawyers dud. Doctors I think… Best medical malpractice legal representative contained by North Carolina? Use the site below to research for a lawyer. Read the tip on how to use the google search on the page. Should be a wearing clothes place to start. Also for another tip – when you see an ad you want to click on use your right click and open surrounded… California Lawyer Malpractice Insurance Requirements? Does a lawyer in California hold to get Malpractice Insurance in writ to take clients? For [more...]
Date: 2010-05-04 00:53:27
Solo Punished for Paying Paralegal a Percentage of Fees | Dirty ...
And her average compensation averaged about $28,750 per year, which seemed roughly in line with what a paralegal and secretary might earn anyway. Burger told the disciplinarians he didn’t know he was violating rules — a claim undercut by the fact that he paid through a third-party entity, the board said. Still, his unblemished record and his acknowledgement that he did wrong were mitigating factors. Anthony Fusco Jr., a personal injury lawyer in a similar case, In Re Fusco, 197 N.J. 428 (2009), received a three-month suspension for a more pervasive per-case compensation plan for [more...]
Date: 2010-03-15 15:57:20
Low-Cost Legal Software for Individuals and Businesses
As a business developer, I have purchased the rights to all their legal software products and will be creating another micro company called Borg Paralegal Group to be located in Atlanta, Georgia USA. I am looking for virtual and physical Paralegals, Marketers and Document Peparers to join me in creating a national Paralegal group offering low-cost legal software and document preparation services to individuals and businesses. We will also sell the professional version of the legal software to Attorneys and document preparers covering real estate, financial, business and personal issues. And [more...]
Date: 2010-03-01 16:38:27
Paralegal Services For Consumers
Paralegal services are performed by a lawyer’s assistant to ensure that the lawyer has all the information he or she needs to complete a case. Often the paralegals research past cases involving local and federal laws in books and on computers. They also keep track of all the case documents, write up reports and help consumers with filing paperwork. Chances are, if you’re looking for a lemon law lawyer, you will probably end up dealing with a paralegal to help you down this complicated road. Sometimes consumers can avoid the services of a paralegal by hitting up the Better Business Bureau [more...]
Date: 2010-04-28 14:31:51
Reassessment of finanaces and court order alimony garnishment ...
Jurisdiction/Place: USA - California What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California divorce. I'm not sure if this would be a reassessment or just a first assessment because the first agreement was decided between our paralegals or just my paralegal so I would appreciate some kind of legal advice about my divorce case. Was legally married for 28 years. Separated for three (3) years six (6) months. Divorced for one (1) year. Went to paralegal for divorce . Divorce agreement was supposedly between both parties. Was under the impression the "agreement" was also supposed to be legal [more...]
Date: 2010-04-23 19:06:57
Patently-O Bits and Bytes No. 59 - Patent Law Blog (Patently-O)
Law Clerk: non-lawyer, typically also a law student. Docketing clerk: Typically a paralegal. The most important job in a patent prosecution firm. Patent Paralegals and Secretaries: The most difficult positions to fill with qualified individuals willing to work with patent attorneys. Contract Attorney: The person who is treated the worst but is paid fairly well. Spends the day doing document review and checking facebook. Quote of the week: "Next time wear a tie. This is the Federal Circuit." CAFC Judge to appellate counsel. Inventor Gil Hyatt gets $388 million more – this time from the [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 18:28:26
The Yellow Ads Litigation Support Is Here To Help : Business Blog
You can do all your research online through paid services which have changed for good how you practice law. Online legal research changed the way lawyers practice law for good. But you need more than legal research on your computer screen to have the winning edge. You and your staff need to know how to use technology to your full advantage if you expect to beat the competition. Automated litigation support is an umbrella term used to describe the simplest of word processing programs to the most complex trial presentation software used in highly complex jury trials. The automated system can be [more...]
Date: 2010-05-09 09:51:53
Robin Abbott, candidate in the 93rd « VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All ...
She started her legal career 25 years ago as a paralegal, taking a class here and a class there as she took care of her three children, the eldest of whom is a special needs individual. That all changed when she had what she calls a life-altering experience in 1992. She became very ill and almost died three times. During her illness, the community took care of her family, making sure that they had food to eat and that the bills were paid. Upon recovery, she vowed to give back. Her three goals since then have been to complete law school, work in the community, and be involved in her [more...]
Date: 2009-04-06 14:26:44
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Date: 2010-03-30 22:36:02
Choose Right Paralegal Certificate Programs With few Easy Steps
If you’re just entering the workforce or aren’t sure what you want to do with your life, perhaps it might be a good idea to consider a career in the field of law. While becoming a lawyer might be too much for you, there are other things that you can do in a law office. In order to do this, it’s recommended that you find the best paralegal certificate programs that will get your foot in the door. These are in fact programs were you a earn a certificate that can land you a job in a law office that has lots of interesting aspects to it. Certification course will enable you to work in a [more...]
Date: 2010-05-03 21:05:38
How To Manage a Small Law Firm: Feeling worn out as a solo
I'm just starting my business, and I have a part-time paralegal. I am feeling so worn out wearing the hats of receptionist, secretary, and paralegal, as well as doing the rainmaking. do you have any advice on how I keep up my energy and get my business to the point (quickly) where I can afford the support staff? thanks, rjon. My Response: We’ll definitely be covering these points on Thursday's call. An important question for you to think about between now and then: What are you actually accomplishing with your time each day as you wear all of your hats? Notice I did not ask what are you [more...]
Date: 2010-05-08 13:59:44
Key Influencing Factors For Paralegal Salaries
The average salary for a paralegal is $44,000. You have the option of pursuing this job without special certification, although certification will enhance your pay prospects. Keep in mind that regardless of the exact beginner salary, the paralegal profession has proven to be continuously growing field. Regardless of the state of the economy, lawyer services are always in need. This means that skilled legal assistants will continue to be in demand as long as attorneys are around. There are a number of factors that influence how much a paralegal gets paid. Factors such as market demand, [more...]
Date: 2010-02-25 23:12:17
Help, I'm a paralegal and I can't get out - Ken Layne - ASK KEN ...
I need some sage advice from an internet sage. (I am eating a piece of pizza with sage on it). I hate my job. More specifically, I hate being a 24-year-old paralegal. I took this job almost two years ago as a precursor to law school and a career as a public defender, or at least that lawyer that gets eaten on the toilet in Jurassic Park. Then the economy collapsed and law schools/graduate schools/cosmology schools became glutted with applicants and I realized how terrible the law is. Like my entire generation I want to write. But I didn’t eat enough Panera or get enough internships to land [more...]
Date: 2010-03-19 18:38:46
How to Land Your First Paralegal Job
Andrea Wagner tells you everything you need to know to get your first paralegal job. Everything. This honest and to-the-point book offers examples of everything you’ll need for your job search and detailed information about how to use each piece of paper and each opportunity. The practical advice on where to look for jobs, who to talk to when you find them and how to dress for the big day are critical. The list of probable interview questions along with potential responses to difficult or inappropriate questions will give you confidence, and the advice on how to negotiate better [more...]
Date: 2010-03-15 08:18:42
Paralegal Certificate Programs Can Earn You An Incredible Career
If you have ever been interested in law, then paralegal certificate programs can earn you an incredible career in a most interesting field. These are in fact programs were you a earn a certificate that can land you a job in a law office that has lots of interesting aspects to it. Certification course will enable you to work in a field that not only interests you, but also one in which the individual is sought after by a law offices. In order to get your certification, you will have to learn it the various tasks and work that is involved in completing a case. There will be case studies where [more...]
Date: 2010-04-28 00:30:38
Temporary Attorney: The Sweatshop Edition: An Open Letter To Dean ...
They don't even consider NYLS graduates for attorney positions. He might be able to get me an interview for a paralegal position though, but it's a long shot. (Mr. Matasar. I AM A LICENSED ATTORNEY, NOT A PARALEGAL!! I SPENT OVER $140,000 TO OBTAIN MY J.D. FROM NYLS AND I'M ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN TWO JURISDICTIONS!!) 2) Contract Attorney work is GARBAGE. It's document review and can be done by "monkeys." It's not substantive legal experience, and is indicative of my not wanting to get a permanent job. (Meantime, I couldn't get any other work, as I've said. My friend even told him this, but [more...]
Date: 2009-11-16 14:59:00
What do Paralegals get Paid in 2010? | Online Career Training ...
What is job outlook now, given the recent recession? To a limited extent, paralegal jobs are affected by the business cycle. During recessions, demand declines for some discretionary legal services, such as planning estates, drafting wills, and handling real estate transactions. Corporations are less inclined to initiate certain types of litigation when falling sales and profits lead to fiscal belt tightening. As a result, full-time paralegals employed in offices adversely affected by a recession may be laid off or have their work hours reduced. However, during recessions, corporations [more...]
Date: 2009-11-22 23:14:07
Key Influencing Factors For Paralegal Salaries
If you are considering law school but are not exactly sure, or are looking for a job to gain legal experience, and are considering becoming a paralegal you may want to consider paralegal salaries. Entry level paralegal positions usually begin at $25,000, yearly. This amount has the potential to reach $60,000 with experience. Individual circumstances apply, in terms of experience and place of employment. The average salary for a paralegal is $44,000. You have the option of pursuing this job without special certification, although certification will enhance your pay prospects. Keep in mind that [more...]
Date: 2010-02-24 17:30:46
Confidence Failure Is Not An Option
A paralegal certificate in NJ is five months full time, ten months part-time and according to the Labor Department stats I read, ends up making as much as some lawyers I know. Anyway. Toying with the idea. Opinions welcome. Sherri said... Can't hurt to try. I'm considering something like that myself, once we have a feel for where we will be. Right now I don't feel comfortable making any plans for myself that extend past the end of the week. July 6, 2009 5:21:00 PM EDT Zayrina said... The outlook job wise for lawyers is bleak. Not sure about paralegals, you might find yourself competing with [more...]
Date: 2009-07-06 20:25:00
Waitress, J.D.: Feeling desperate and scared
I haven't worked in several weeks, and am wondering whether or not to declare bankruptcy. I am eternally grateful to my fiance for being so patient and for giving me a roof over my head. But, unfortunately, bad habits and an irresponsible ex left me loaded with credit card debt. The bills just need to get paid. I have posted my car for sale on Craigs List, and have not even gotten a bite. I thought that selling it would help, since I owe significantly less on it than what it is worth. Then I could fix up my fiance's old car (totally paid off) and use that, and still have some money left to [more...]
Date: 2007-06-25 13:54:00
To Get Paid (or Not) for Overtime
All paralegals should familiarize themselves with 29 CFR §541.301. In summary, most paralegals are non-exempt. There are exceptions, such as if a paralegal has specialized training, like a nurse hired to review medical records. There are many resources on this issue, including information on the ABA website. If a firm or company isn't paying a paralegal overtime, it may just be that the parties are unaware of the law. Unfortunately, other employers may knwo the law, but be trying to avoid paying overtime to their paralegals. If a paralegal believes she is entitled to overtime pay but is not [more...]
Date: 2010-01-21 19:16:00
Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project wins at least 5 labor rights ...
Shalini Thomas, a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in International Politics who has worked as a paralegal in an office in Philadelphia, intervenes in the scene and explains to the supposed undocumented worker that she should respond differently. On a chalkboard, there are notes for those at the meeting, the majority of whom are women: “Documentation. How much will you get paid. Employer’s name. Company’s name. Home address and work address. Telephone number. License plate.” Every Tuesday, after 6:30 pm, the group meets in the same place, located in the heart of Segundo [more...]
Date: 2009-10-29 17:42:24