shout out to the attorney i dont technically work for but who took over a trial case for my attorney emailing me at noon this lovely friday afternoon requesting i print 3 copies of all of our exhibits, including 1000 color photos to be ready for trial on monday. its not like i had plans tonight or anything and i asked them 3 weeks ago if i was still working the case or if they had their own paralegal to handle things…

Thats it.

I am 27 and currently am a "managing" paralegal and have been in the legal field for 6 years. I do paralegal work in addition to training, hiring, firing, etc. for other support staff. I make a decent salary and have a generous benefits package (in comparison to some of what I see here). I switched to 100% remote after moving to a new state one year ago. I was hybrid and mostly in-person for the first 5 years of my career. I am generally a high performer and want to do well.

I really miss in-person interaction with my team and clients. I feel so stuck and very unmotivated to do literally anything at all ever. I hate remote work. My performance is suffering.

I moved to a state with a significantly lower cost of living. I absolutely CANNOT find a position that offers more than $52-$60k a year. Most positions have "two weeks" (i.e. 10 days) of PTO and no health insurance or 401k options. Taking one of these jobs would be a significant cut to my total compensation.

Another problem is that I get absolutely no feedback from the attorneys I work for or upper management. It has always been this way. I have asked for feedback in the past, but gave up when none was offered. This does nothing but feed my anxiety.

I don't know what to do. I am going insane. My mood, dedication, motivation, etc. is at an all time low. I am so anxious and ashamed of my poor performance at my firm. Taking a cut in pay and benefits does not feel good, but neither does the status quo.

After a long week of deconflicting Medicare liens and property damage issues, I was thrown a rape trial 2 days ago with no notice from the clerk. I've been working on it nonstop essentially. Today while I was talking to my attorney I was discussing the alleged victim and accidentally called her the "at-fault party" 😭. It took me a solid minute before I realized what I had said. Everyone I've told has found it funny in a dark humor way that we have to have in this line of work. Anyone else have any gems from the week they care to share? Ya girl is tired and could use a laugh ☠️

So I was hired as a new legal assistant to assist the collections department as they have 3 attorneys and are growing the practice. This is my 1st position in the field, so I am learning in general. However, I am looking for collections specific help/materials/guidance to help learn. My trainer basically doesnt wanna give up her clients or work, even tho shes clearly overwhelmed with it. She isnt very helpful. Im trying to be valuable and helpful as I want to stay in this position with this firm. It is Michigan laws specific. Thanks for any help!

I'm a personal injury paralegal in Nova Scotia, and my partner and I are looking to move to British Columbia. While there are PI firms in BC I know that there are far less because they have public auto insurance there. What are some similar positions in and out of the legal space that I can go for outside of PI where my skills will be highly transferrable? I don't want to start from complete scratch if I don't have to.

Hi, I am an immigration legal assistant for a non profit for 2 years now. I got a job offer at another non profit and I would assist in employment litigation. I currently get paid 22.61 and they’re offering me 24.62 along with incentives every check that would be equivalent to 28.61 an hour. What would be the biggest differences? Has anyone worked in employment litigation and how did you like it? I do enjoy immigration but I am not sure if I want to fully pursue it yet as a representative or a lawyer. I am open to new areas of law but I feel a bit scared. My main goal would be to secure a legal job within the government / federal.

Good Afternoon,

Looking to see where do you guys look for experts? I am talking about Work Injury Cases such as Scaffold Experts, Soil Experts etc.

Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know how I could get my foot in the door at a law office?? I’m trying to get a legal assistant job or internship in hopes of being a paralegal in the future but I can’t see to get hired anywhere. I have no previous law experience but 3 years of administrative work and 1 year of medical. I’m also in college getting my bachelors in criminal justice.

Hey everyone, I’m trying to become a paralegal, I graduated with a degree in American studies and can’t find a job. How do I become a paralegal? Is the UCLA course good?? Help me please 🙏🙏

Hi, I am a graduate of BS Legal Management in the Philippines and have 2 years of paralegal work experience with a criminal law lawyer in the Philippines.

I am looking for a foreign virtual legal assistant or paralegal role.

Do you have any recommendations what I should do to qualify for these roles or job sites I should apply at?