Re: is being a paralega a real job?
Posted by Shikla Holmes on 5/15/09

On 2/01/07, shikla holmes wrote:
> On 5/22/06, Michelle Puentenueva wrote:
>> I am currently studying for my B.S in Paralegal Studies. I've
>> already received my certificate, but I can't get a job to save my
>> life, Any tips>\?
>> For the last 15 years I have been in the collections/csll center
industry, after I spent good time and money receiving my degree in
paralegal studies. I found that no one in Jacksonville at least,
wants to hire someone with several years experience. But someone
actually needs to hire you so that you can receive the training.
The collections industry has been good to me< I have actually been
able to use my research skills in the collections industry. Shikla
Holmes
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>> On 11/16/05, lisa wrote:
>>> I have been a paralegal for 7 years now and trust me it is a
>>> real job. A full-time job. If you are serious about being a
>>> paralegal I highly recommend it. But keep in mind that it is a
>>> lot of work, alot of paper work. Attorney's count on you for
>>> mostly everything but standing up in court and doing the trial
>>> for them. Which is great if you love what you do which I do. I
>>> have also have the opportunity to assist at trials which is
>>> fun but again alot of work.
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>>> On 11/15/05, Amy wrote:
>>>> It is definitely a full-time profession and it is my full-
>>>> time job. I got my paralegal certificate three years ago
>>>> from NCPT and I belong to two professional organizations.
>>>> We are definitely an established profession that continues
>>>> to grow. As long as there are attorneys, there will be a
>>>> need for paralegals. I absolutely love my job and would
>>>> recommend becoming a paralegal.
>>>>
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>>>> On 11/14/05, marge wrote:
>>>>> I have expressed to my husband that I am interested in
>>>>> becoming a paralegal, however he thinks paralegal work is
>>>>> for part timers or college students working to gain
>>>>> experience. Isn't paralegal work a full profession of
>>>>> itself?

Posts on this thread, including this one

• is being a paralega a real job?, 11/14/05, by marge.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 11/14/05, by Gigi.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 11/15/05, by Amy.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 11/16/05, by lisa.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 11/17/05, by Joe.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 11/23/05, by Santiago.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 5/22/06, by Michelle Puentenueva.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 2/01/07, by shikla holmes.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 11/24/08, by Andre Johnson.
• Re: is being a paralega a real job?, 5/15/09, by Shikla Holmes.