Give me a 👍 if you are a paralegal or wanting to become one in the comments! Thanks for watching!

Wow I am titled as a receptionist and realized today that I’m actually working as a legal assistant. This company is using me

I understand the need for experience, but one cannot gain experience unless given a chance.

I love you talking about a Paralegals job. I have an AS in Paralegal studies and have worked as a Paralegal for years and people often think we are receptionists. I appreciate you saying we are the backbone. ♡♡♡♡

It’s hard to get experience when no one is willing to hire us even for “entry level” positions. Anyways I have my associates in Legal Studies and I work in finance. 😅 fortunately my company is hiring for a paralegal in a different sector so I’m going to apply. Wish me luck!

I've found it difficult to begin even with my BSc in Criminal Justice. I love writing, researching, and assisting. It seems firms want experienced paralegals but few will hire and allow a paralegal to gain said experience.

13 year litigation paralegal and big fan! Thank for all you do!

I graduated in 1962 and back then they were called legal secretaries and had a nation-wide organization to help support one another and help newbies like me get a job! Many found leads to even better jobs too.

So this is my first week working for DLA Piper and I came across your channel. Great video. Just subscribed!

I have two questions: 1) You say it isn’t necessary to go to school to be a paralegal to eventually go to law school but that it’s a lot of parallel schooling. When choosing an undergrad, wouldn’t it be beneficial to have that education or introduction to law? If not, what would be a better undergrad degree to pursue? 2) You both mention the importance of experience, but how do I get the experience if experience is strongly preferred for these available positions?

Thank you for the info.

I live in Canada. I am currently in a two-year paralegal program. I decided to become a paralegal because I have a strong passion for law matters. I am highly practical, and I research a lot. My advantage here is that I have been exposed to many court cases without working in a law firm. I currently have a human rights matter against a big institution, which I am going to win. I recently got my friend's POA case dismissed because the "information" was not laid. The case was phony, and I proved it through a "motion to dismiss." My brother got in trouble with the law years ago and walked in the courtroom, filled with men, and I argued that they were wrong because they were attempting to send him back to Remand. They violated his charter rights as well. If I had the money and I was younger, my first option would have been law school. This video is highly informative and valuable. Thank you.

Great video thanks guys

I do want some Paralegal experience. I already have a Bachelor degree in another field, but I think I would like to venture into another field

Thanks Guys! This is great

very very good video; thank you for the knowledge.

All of my classes involved writing and research. There was a ton of indepth legal classes. I finishes my BS in Business Management. But I learned on the job working as a paralegal for a small law firm where I did the legal assistant and receptionist and Paralegal job. I also managed the office that's where I got started

Can you do a video or give opinions on legal nurses? I’m looking into legal nursing or something else related so I can utilize my RN in a law office. I’m fascinated with medical malpractice. Thank you 😊

I wentto technical school and got a legal secretary certified and I've been a legal secretary since 2006 in the same division of our office and just moved up to a paralegal 1. I'm thinking of going back to my local cc to get my aas degree for paralegal studies.

When I was doing my LAA training (in BC, Canada), several students wanted to jump straight from the LAA program to the paralegal program. Our teachers highly discouraged that, they said we shouldn’t try to train as a paralegal until we’d had a few years experience working in a law firm. Im doing a paralegal certificate at a different school now, after having been an LAA for five years. At my current school, you aren’t even eligible to enter the program unless you are currently working as an LAA, and have three years’ experience.

IP paralegal here in FL. Excellent video, especially for people new to the field.

Could you also make a video talking about what a Criminal Lawyer is, also as equivalent to a Paralegel. Thank you!

I really appreciate.

Loved how educational this vid was! Question!!! I’d like to become a Lawyer but don’t want to take as long as the conventional route. Any advice? What undergrad degree could benefit me more before law school? Thanks in advance!

It sounds like the attorney's statement was a bit contradictory. While a four-year degree in paralegal studies may be preferred for some positions, it is not always necessary. However, it is important to note that education can still be valuable in the field of law even an associates which is enough. Ultimately, the requirements and preferences can vary depending on the specific job and employer. It's always a good idea to research and consider different perspectives before making any decisions.

See so it worries me a little I will be graduating soon with an associates degree in paralegal of science I have no experience. My question is if the law firms don’t want newbies then how are we supposed to get the experience?

I'm curious to know if I can become a paralegal post-bachelor's degree? I really thought I'd make it to law school, BUT, I really love the job I have and community work I do, but I wouldn't mind working for legal aid or something like that to bring in extra income. Also, can paralegal's make their own business using their skillset?

i start for bryant and stratton the end of this month to be a paralegal!

Starting paralegal cert in ABA accredited program in a few weeks. Have a BA and have taught ESL. What I don't have is experience, but I will have the paper.... So, I will have to really look for the right fit when it comes to joining a team after school. I am capable in terms of being gifted with words and writing; just need hands on training. Would you recommend looking for a secretary position to start?

What does a Administrative Assistant do? And what does a Reception do? And what does a Legal support d?

To get into this industry, would it be wise to say, it's best to train as a secretary first and to get maybe a year of experience, and then rank in a higher position to be a legal secretary before training to be a paralegal? In NSW Australia, I know, there's a level 1 for future students who want to train to be a secretary and a level 2, for those who want to be a legal secretary. In that way, are there better chances for those, who want to gain some years of experience under their belt? Thank you for sharing your insights!

So I need to find a legal assistant position to gain experience as I complete my paralegal certification 👌🏼

I’m typing and preparing documents for a juvenile probation department in California. Documents include; Terminations, Court Orders, Petitions, Warrants, Violations, Violations with a Warrant, Dispositions, Request for Termination, Transfers, Status Reviews, Assessments, Warrant Notice, Letters, Memos, Case Histories and the list goes on. I graduated high school but have no higher education. What I know has been taught to me with on the job training. Would a legal office see this as a good potential for hire? My title is Office Services Technician and they pay me $21.00 an hour. I feel like in reality I’m a Legal Assistant. On another note I watch your KZfaq channel all the time. I’m following the Karen Read case. Thanks for your advice and your channel. 😊

Can I get into this career through a trade school or should I go to college?

For preparing audio/video for court, are paralegals be responsible for hiring digital forensics people or would that rest on the legal team to do that?

I have a lot of experience Interpreting language ; also I have experience in the court . I also help with ministry in Parole and Jail!

so one thing a tried to figure out is can you be a paralegal with a criminal justice degree but without a paralegal degree

👍Thank you for your video very informative. I live in a Caribbean island and would like to transition to the US. I have worked as a Legal Assistant /Secretary/Paralegal for 20 years although not certified. I am most times commended on my work, work ethic and efficiency. I love what I do. Any advice on how I can get started in the US in this field.

I am trying to pivot my career to a paralegal I have done accounting, and almost done with my MBA. How do I get a job at a law firm I feel like I have the hard and soft skills to succeed however lack the law experience help!

How does one obtain a job in order to get experience in the first place?

apparently my mom works as a paralegal. and a few family members were a lawyer as well overseas. im thinking of studying to get a degree on it.

How are you supposed to get experience if you don't get hired

How about a pre-law major with a paralegal certificate for a college kid? This would get him into the work force, get some experience, and then have the ability to go to law school at some point with his pre-law degree in his back pocket. Thoughts ?

In a case where I was involved with the defendant, someone had taken photos and distance measurements of the scene. Was that something that is typically tasked to the paralegal?

Requirements in order to become a lawyer in Italy

hey so am doing a certificate in paralegal and want to also study LLB

So it's pointless to get a paralegal degree or certification if you don't have experience.

Does it really necessary to have a degree? Thanks for the answer 5:33 Everything they make certification to make money. Nortory seems interesting

👍🏻 thinking about a career change & paralegal caught my eye! I currently hold a B.S. in Communications but am working as a preschool teacher. I know our community college offers an Associate Paralegal program. Would you recommend the second Bachelor’s over the Associates? And what entry level position would you recommend me apply for to get my foot in the door at a law office to start gaining experience? Thank you!!!

Experience is important. What if someone is coming fresh out of school? Will someone give them a chance. Everyone has to start somewhere. Is that the thought process of every law firm, they don’t want the newbie?

I am about finished paralegal training I got one more class I get certificate what would be good area I wanted to be register paralegal 😊

Notary is so boring. I feel like the employer should pay the cost of notary services, since they will most benefit from it

Would a criminal Justice degree with a concentration in human services and advocacy be beneficial????

Would you employ an experienced Roman law lawyer with over 10 years of experience to work as Common law paralegal?

I have one questions. If you have BACHELOR DEGREE IN LAW. CAN YOU GET THE JOB FROM USCIS?

+LawyerYouKnow Paralegal awesome!!!!!!, support!!!!!and

Sounds like secretarial work?

Hey there! I'm currently living in the Tampa area and I graduated with my BA in Criminal Justice almost a year ago now! How realistic would it be for me to get into the paralegal field? What's the pay like? How easy would it be for me to become a paralegal or at least a legal assistant working my way up to a paralegal, even if I don't really have experience in a law firm?

Is Social Work degree is revelent to become Paralegal Officer?

So boring to be a notary. Especially if you're really not getting paid for it

Hi how much do you get paid as a Paralegal?

is paralegal a course?

But what does para mean? Like paraplegic? Paralympics does it mean disabled worker in the legal industry because if it does I would fit that description.

Law Enforcement doesn’t really like to hire people with CJ degrees, is Law the same with Paralegal Studies?

Since the industry is dominated by women, do you think being a male paralegal plays a mayor role when getting hired?

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But how do you get the experience so you're pretty much just hiring old people that's been doing it from the beginning since 1990?? 🤔 What about all the new generation that's coming how do they get that experience? That's one thing that people don't never talk about.

Why do you tell us to leave questions when you don’t seem to have the time to answer them? Easy to reply to the comments that compliment and flatter you. 😒

1. I think in your discussion you kinda undermine the “level” of a Paralegal. 2. Analogous to what it is, is that those “those whose calling themselves as paralegals “ but they don’t actually have an education from that field somewhat seems like it is not fair for us “real Paralegals “ because we had the education and title for that! Just because those trained legal assistance in the law firm know and have been doing the job doesn’t mean they can outweigh the person from a Paralegal education. 3. A Paralegal went through formal education and training about the legal field, not a legal assistant in a law firm. 4. Please do not call yourself a Paralegal if you’re not one! 5. Paralegal i think is an underrated course. 6. Paralegal went thru a hardcore of studies about a law firm’s back office. 7. Paralegals students are more driven given all the trainings that must be done at the school.

Para in Spanish means "for" lol.

So what you’re saying is that you interviewed paralegals that were qualified and did the hard work to become one only to not give them a chance? Yeah you are what’s wrong with employment in this world

Sounds like he'd prefer someone to work as an Aasistant, Receptionist, Janitor in a law firm first...then get your degree. Basically, if you have one..oh well..they dont feel like training.

More like a glorified secretary, I work with paralegals how about they focus on grammar and spell check when doing subpoenas and have lawyers check their work how about that