How To Land Your First Job As A Paralegal even with ZERO Experience: Tips from a Lawyer

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Do you want to be a paralegal? It's a great career choice! But what does it take to become one?
Paralegals are in high demand, and in this video, I'll share some tips on how to become one.
In North Carolina, it is not required to have a paralegal certificate in order to work as a paralegal, but it can certainly help. Paralegals may voluntarily choose to become certified and use one of the following titles: North Carolina Certified Paralegal, North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal, Paralegal Certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification, or NCCP.
Educational requirements for North Carolina certification are: an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in paralegal studies; a juris doctorate degree from a law school; or an associate or bachelor’s degree in another filed complemented by a post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies.
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Certification
01:38 - Traditional School Route
02:58 - The Career Shift Route
03:36 - Zero Experience Route
05:18 - Skills You Need
07:20 - Closing Advice

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@rosibabyx 5 ай бұрын

very helpful! im in college doing both a paralegal certificate and a bachelor's in criminal justice, can't wait to be a criminal law paralegal!!

@gerdagregerson Жыл бұрын

My guess is that it doesn’t matter what background your paralegals come from, because they ran into a fantastic boss/mentor. 😊👍🏻

@QueenLucifer777 10 ай бұрын

Exactly

@laurann5669 Жыл бұрын

I am currently in a paralegal program after working in insurance for many years. We are presently reviewing surveys and writing metes and bounds legal descriptions. I love your videos!🙌

@kravenmoorehead7927 4 ай бұрын

Stay out of personal injury unless you want to constantly perpetuate insurance fraud for auto accidents where no real injury exists. PI lawyers are also the laziest, most pampas types in my vast experience.

@lesliepastor2247 Жыл бұрын

high school students can apply for internships! I did a science camp for my freshmen year and i worked at a law firm over the summer for my sophomore year. I learned so much! All for one month and i got paid as well. A win-win. :)

@larayealderman200 Жыл бұрын

This was great information, thank you for sharing.

@ridhwaan1199 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video always really informative 👍🏻

@personalinjuryshow Жыл бұрын

Solid advice, thanks for sharing.

@sabasmith Жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Thank you!

@tessbeautybar4792 9 ай бұрын

I wish I get a boss like you!

@chibilume Жыл бұрын

ty soo much for this video! You reminded me of all the skills I've developed over the years in retail and accounting that I didn't realize were transferable. I'm heading into a paralegal certification program and hopefully can work in IP.

@janec4 Жыл бұрын

I love this video! Hope you do more!

@ashleygreen429 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@TheBloccobill 7 күн бұрын

please assist ironland!

@user-hx7uv6tg2b Жыл бұрын

helpful.

@467inc Жыл бұрын

liked the way you think.

@SamoyaOgden 5 ай бұрын

Nice video! I wonder which other states do not require formal education/certification

@TheRealEstateLawyer 5 ай бұрын

Good question!

@Judgement24 2 ай бұрын

I am having a hard time getting an interview with no experience in the field. 😭

@askrhonnie6356 7 ай бұрын

Is paralegal a good inroad to becoming an attorney? I heard a seasoned Paralegal can pass the bar after 5-6 years in a law firm. Thoughts?

@anothernoob1472 7 күн бұрын

Please help Ironland

@user-ud9vg2kj7u Жыл бұрын

I'm getting my associate degree in paralegal studies will that be sufficient enough to get work

@nikkir7503 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently in a paralegal certificate program & am concerned with how many job listings require a bachelors or associates degree on top of certificate or certification. Any advice for the best way to enter into the field with just a paralegal certificate & no college degree?

@Botankh2 Жыл бұрын

You're up against stiff competition but the most important thing is keep putting yourself out there! You'll get turned down until you meet the RIGHT one. A lot like dating lol. But once you have the experience from your first job your doors will open like crazy!

@coletteelyse5762 Жыл бұрын

Where in NC is this law firm? I live in the Asheville area.

@dovahkiin0357 7 күн бұрын

Ironlandd

@alexiaiglesias2182 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tiffany! I have a question. I just got my paralegal certificate from Boston University's Online Paralegal Program. However, I reside in Florida; I was told by admissions that I can still use this certificate in other states, and identify myself as a certified paralegal. Would this apply in North Carolina?

@triedandtested2023 Жыл бұрын

Hi there...Did you land on any job or internship for starters ??

@lalafer16 Жыл бұрын

Hello! How much was your program? I’m currently training by a lawyer but wanting to see if I should take an extra step

@Contadoragigi 3 күн бұрын

Im looking for a Probate Paralegal position, Im an Enrolled Agent can file 1041s and want to work for a firm doing that

@blessingcharles3523 Жыл бұрын

Hi, am a lawyer in my country and am interested could you be of help to me. I really appreciate if you can reply me.

@user-zk5xk7sk4y Жыл бұрын

I am very much interested to become a para legal. I am newcomer in Canada I exactly do not know how to start it, where to to go? Which university/college do you advice me to join with (near by where i live now Don Mills - Shappered, Toronto), looking to hear from you mom, Thank you so much.

@73cidalia 11 ай бұрын

I would be concerned that your English is not fluent enough to be a paralegal, especially in Ontario, Canada. There are a lot of errors in your comment. In Ontario, you have to go through an accredited paralegal program, pass the paralegal exam to become certified, and pay for paralegal licensing/membership with the Ontario law society. It’s not like in the US. A paralegal in Ontario can actually practice in certain areas of law independently. Law clerks in Ontario also need specialized training and certification. The role that requires the least amount of training is legal assistant. But it also requires impeccable English skills. There is a lot of writing involved.

@Cobra97917 6 күн бұрын

Please assist ironland

@Denvercoder Жыл бұрын

I'm a software engineer and oddly enough I work at one of the largest Law Firms in Colorado. I'm thinking about going into law. I was going to see if my company would be willing to keep me on until I finish my paralegal degree and then hopefully transfer from the IT department to the paralegal department. My ultimate goal is to become a full attorney. Do you think this is good path or should I just go straight to Law School? My thinking is that there is really little harm done getting an AAS in Paralegal Studies. I already have a degree so I would only need to take about 30 credits and only cost about $3 - 4k. Then I can be immersed in legal proceedings to see if I'm going to like it. I would hate to apply to law school and enroll and be 2 years in before I realize that I don't like it. Keep in mind that law was what I was going to go into originally but right before I applied to law school I was hired as a software engineer making 6 figures so I was hard to leave that to go to law school.

@22Abigail22 Жыл бұрын

I’m a legal assistant at an immigration law firm, I would suggest starting out as a legal assistant/paralegal or shadow them to see if you would really like it !! It depends on the field you might end up loving it or not.

@22Abigail22 Жыл бұрын

Oh I don’t have a degree, I was trained on the job. It was low pay when I started but it gave me the opportunity to start somewhere.

@Denvercoder Жыл бұрын

@@22Abigail22 I thought about going into Immigration. I speak Spanish, (native speaker level), and I have personal experience with it.

@22Abigail22 Жыл бұрын

@@Denvercoder you would be great for an immigration paralegal then.Knowing Spanish is very important and helpful!

@LawyerAB 9 ай бұрын

I am in same situation:))

@DcNightGaming 8 ай бұрын

I am currently a 911 operator/dispatcher, looking to switch into being paralegal, I feel I can excell at this type of job. However trying to transition via linkedin and other sites have been troublesome, What the best way to reach out to firms or any specific tips for me?

@DcNightGaming 8 ай бұрын

I also have an associates in criminal justice and a paralegal certification from a program during highschool, idk if thats still applicable.

@edisonalinsolorin3430 Жыл бұрын

Do you have free training online I am an inspiring paralegal VA from the Philippines.

@TheRealEstateLawyer 11 ай бұрын

No training for paralegals, just our KZfaq channel

@kurbicksan4917 10 ай бұрын

Do attorneys hire more women than men? I'm currently a surgical tech, I just got tired of the healthcare industry. Can males become paralegals, Also I don't want to spend $70,000 for law school, neither borrow loans. I'm 33 and I feel like its to old to attend law school, but I like criminal law and knowing about the law. Can my gender be a obstacle when getting hired ? Thank you

@georgefisher8610 8 ай бұрын

If you were accepted into a law school today and started class this fall, you'd be about 37-ish years old, right? Regardless, you are going to be 37 anyway... why not be a lawyer by the time you get there? In late life, it's not the things that we did that we regret, but the things we didn't do...