Thank you for sharing! I have a couple of thoughts on this as follows: (1) I would switch around points #2 and #3 to where the paralegal is tracking their KPI’s, doing well in their KPI’s by seeking to be the top performer, then going to ask for the raise in that order. These all present as great ways to justify a higher salary for the paralegal, leading me to (2). (2) Think of it as building your case (in the litigation sense) for why you are worthy of a raise. Building a case includes gathering/organizing evidence, crafting theory, and presenting the arguments competently. I take it that managers want to spend the Firm’s time and money in the most efficient way possible. (3) Go to work each day with the intention to be the best at what you do and to get better at it. If you get all of your tasks done, don’t just sit around and wait to be told what to do, look for stuff to do. Show that you value the Firm’s time and want to help in any way you can. If there isn’t anything, pick a part of your job that you may not understand as well and train/practice at it (time permitting). Make that time as valuable as possible. Hope this helps.
Thank you for the video! Would you please consider making a video about the role of a paralegal manager, skill set, challenges you have experienced, salary ranges, etc?
Thank you for sharing!
I have a couple of thoughts on this as follows:
(1) I would switch around points #2 and #3 to where the paralegal is tracking their KPI’s, doing well in their KPI’s by seeking to be the top performer, then going to ask for the raise in that order. These all present as great ways to justify a higher salary for the paralegal, leading me to (2).
(2) Think of it as building your case (in the litigation sense) for why you are worthy of a raise. Building a case includes gathering/organizing evidence, crafting theory, and presenting the arguments competently. I take it that managers want to spend the Firm’s time and money in the most efficient way possible.
(3) Go to work each day with the intention to be the best at what you do and to get better at it. If you get all of your tasks done, don’t just sit around and wait to be told what to do, look for stuff to do. Show that you value the Firm’s time and want to help in any way you can. If there isn’t anything, pick a part of your job that you may not understand as well and train/practice at it (time permitting). Make that time as valuable as possible.
Hope this helps.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the video! Would you please consider making a video about the role of a paralegal manager, skill set, challenges you have experienced, salary ranges, etc?
Yes, I do plan to do one soon!