Tips for Working in a Law Firm

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025

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  • @lindagarcia6320
    @lindagarcia6320 Рік тому +10

    Definitely enjoyed this video, thank you for keeping it real yet professional. These are definitely some good tips to start and understand what its like in reality to work for a law firm in the paralegal position. Please update up with a part two for your list. Thank you!

  • @Bluesnakes333
    @Bluesnakes333 Рік тому +11

    I love that you shared this! How do you deal w/ jealous women? In your experience, does having an assertive attitude ever come off the wrong way to other women? Or do women ever react negatively towards you for it?

  • @whitney06
    @whitney06 17 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I just applied for a law admin at a small firm but coming from social work this is a big change for me… I’m used to being a bit of a people pleaser so this video was definitely needed!

  • @3mi3mi
    @3mi3mi Рік тому +20

    “I hope you have the day you deserve” - I’m stealing that one

  • @Anna-jt9fr
    @Anna-jt9fr Рік тому +2

    You are one assertive lady. Bravo to you! Thank you for sharing this and keeping it real 💯

  • @franklinpeck177
    @franklinpeck177 Рік тому +2

    I'm not an attorney, but there's one in our family. You've got such brilliant advice, considering how Incredibly Young you appear! Much success throughout your career. Greetings from N.Kentucky USA 🇺🇸.

  • @michelletarus515
    @michelletarus515 Рік тому +4

    I love your channel and the positivity to bring. You're going to make an amazing attorney, and I know the team that does get to work with you will enjoy coming to work.

  • @pauldoddy9714
    @pauldoddy9714 2 роки тому +4

    Good advise! I will say we all have different gifts. Do what your God given gifts are. You'll enjoy life alot more.

  • @FaerieTidbits
    @FaerieTidbits 2 роки тому +13

    I just got a job as a legal assistant which I’ve been wanting for a long time now so this was much needed!!

  • @Adityaadhi2234
    @Adityaadhi2234 2 роки тому +25

    Nice video. can you also specifically talk about the education you got to become a paralegal, The pay range of a paralegal while joining and after a few years, taking lsat, etc. are paralegals paid well and what is their work life balance

  • @nicoleglory7071
    @nicoleglory7071 2 роки тому +6

    Keep these videos coming ;) they are awesome! I just found you on here. I am a paralegal as well and it's not an easy job.

    • @thelegaldiaries
      @thelegaldiaries  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the support, that means a lot 🥹 and it definitely isn’t, but it’s soooo fulfilling!!

    • @nicoleglory7071
      @nicoleglory7071 2 роки тому +3

      yes, I was with a criminal defense attorney for almost a year and a half and I really enjoyed it but the people I worked with were really mean. So I just started a another job as a legal assistant/paralegal for a Workmen's Comp. and personal injury. And it is a lot more to learn. Plus my office uses paper files lol. we save stuff to the server but it's a lot of paper. I keep trying to tell myself that I will pick it up and learn, but I know it's gonna take me a while.;(

    • @thelegaldiaries
      @thelegaldiaries  2 роки тому

      You’ll get the hang of it!! & my firm also specializes in workers comp! Glad to hear you got out of that toxic office 🙃

  • @GREEN-SILVERSTREAMOFLIGHT
    @GREEN-SILVERSTREAMOFLIGHT 10 місяців тому +1

    You are an inspirational speaker. Thank you.

  • @troibraxton
    @troibraxton Рік тому +2

    Well said, thank you for this!

  • @MichelleGonzalez-j6y
    @MichelleGonzalez-j6y 9 місяців тому +3

    Thanks. Agreed.
    Although Kill somebody with kindness and “I hope you have the day you deserve” don’t go together.
    I’d like to see your thoughts on how to deal with rude clients that are uncooperative about their own cases, can’t deal with them😢 Don’t know how to educate them

  • @gemalopez6885
    @gemalopez6885 2 роки тому +11

    These are some good, on the surface tips. Usually when a paralegal start's off (assuming the paralegal has gone to school & has earned certification) only knows theory & not actual job experience, will not know what to expect or do. you learn these skills at work. And as time progresses (when you're a paralegal for approx 5yrs) you earn more skills. As to being too nice & putting your foot down, I have to disagree. When you are new to the game & have no legal experience, you must be nice & demonstrate an eagerness to learn & want to aid the attorney in what he/she needs. This shows your desire to learn & show how a valuable asset you are. As for attorney's having egos, most have egos, but because they busted their butts for 4 yrs in law school, which by the way is not easy. And yes, a legal assistant or paralegal should demonstrate assertiveness because an attorney doesn't have the time to look for info which the assistant/paralegal should know. Also, it's more of the fact that if the paralegal questions what he/she did makes the attorney nervous & question you the paralegal. And overall attorneys depend on their paralegals/legal assistance to do a good job because at the end of the day the attorney's Bar license is on the line & not the paralegal. Thus, this is why attorneys are always on edge. I know this for a fact because I've been a paralegal & now, I've entered/receive my JD in law school.... atty in progress. But good luck to all of you wishing a career in this field. It's very fulfilling, rewarding, & hard work!

    • @mssilvaa2
      @mssilvaa2 Рік тому

      Omg tell me your experience in Law School !!! I’m finishing up my psychology bachéelos and interested in going to Law School I wanna work for a law firm b4

  • @danielagyemang107
    @danielagyemang107 2 роки тому +6

    We need part 2. Very good video. I’m sure they can apply to paralegals in the UK

    • @thelegaldiaries
      @thelegaldiaries  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks☺️ I’ll brainstorm and make a part 2!

  • @AcousticGuy2378
    @AcousticGuy2378 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for sharing your insights

  • @GREEN-SILVERSTREAMOFLIGHT
    @GREEN-SILVERSTREAMOFLIGHT 10 місяців тому +1

    Continue the list, please. Thank you and have a great day.

  • @damsel72
    @damsel72 Рік тому +13

    Very true- showing insecurities is a big no,no. I just got thrown under the bus by a senior paralegal because I’m new and still learning. Sucks.

    • @thelegaldiaries
      @thelegaldiaries  Рік тому +5

      I’m sorry ˙◠˙ i feel like getting cut slack because of being new is so wishy washy in the legal field because it depends on how graceful the person above you is. It’ll get better just keep doing your best

  • @ayonnazglam9050
    @ayonnazglam9050 2 роки тому +4

    Loved this video. Doing research on how to start a paralegal career. I'm kinda nervous but you never know unless you try 😃.

    • @thelegaldiaries
      @thelegaldiaries  2 роки тому

      Thanks ☺️and true! Shoot your shot👏👏👏 good luck and let me know how it goes I’d love to hear about it

  • @eilynnerenee
    @eilynnerenee 2 роки тому +6

    very helpful advice!!

  • @Astrobytes_
    @Astrobytes_ 2 роки тому +2

    5 tips - with a little ⓒ but not bad.
    ☕️ my favorite part.

  • @juanblanco4891
    @juanblanco4891 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative, thanks!

  • @kellybreton3896
    @kellybreton3896 Рік тому +3

    Please continue the list!

  • @Veronica-do6bb
    @Veronica-do6bb Рік тому +1

    So true

  • @Anna-jt9fr
    @Anna-jt9fr Рік тому

    Any advice for someone reentering legal and taking a promotion role from misc. roles to hybrid legal assistant/paralegal?

  • @evinsonbois7550
    @evinsonbois7550 2 роки тому +1

    I liked this office better for you

    • @thelegaldiaries
      @thelegaldiaries  2 роки тому +2

      Haha same but it’s okay! I like my new office too

  • @TRINAfromNY
    @TRINAfromNY Рік тому +2

    I'm curious to know what happened between you and the passive aggressive person. Did your comment make her slither away and find someone else to pick on or did she get more aggressive?

    • @thelegaldiaries
      @thelegaldiaries  Рік тому +2

      She stopped replying. And we spoke on the phone two months or so later, ever since that she’s been nice to me!!

    • @TRINAfromNY
      @TRINAfromNY Рік тому +1

      @@thelegaldiaries Oh good. I'm glad you don't have to deal with her crap any more.

  • @thewokeabout
    @thewokeabout Рік тому +1

    Dang. Good knowledge out of the gate! 🫰