As a third year corporate attorney looking to transfer to real estate, how should I approach this?
Answer: We are currently in a real estate attorney boom, so right now is the perfect time to make this...
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Jamie Collins: One Litigation Paralegal, Writer & Blogger Extraordinaire
Professional Overview Jamie L. Collins assumes her role each day as a litigation paralegal for the small,...
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Can You Share Some Insight Regarding the Pay Scale of Mid-size Firms?
Answer: There are a number of benefits to lateraling to a mid-sized firm, but keep in mind that not all...
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Well-known New York Paralegal Ana Pierro Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Ana Pierro serves as an expert in regulatory change management for a large financial...
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Is It Possible to Transition to a Law Firm in a City Where I Have No Personal Ties?
Answer: It certainly is possible, but you will need to make a strong case for why you are looking to move...
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As a Third Year Associate, How Do I Select the Right Recruiter for Me?
Answer: Unlike many situations in life where you must rely on your instincts, there are actually some rules to...
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Does the Fact That I’ve Changed Law Firms a Couple Times Already Affect My Chances of Being Able to Lateral to a New One Now?
Answer:Yes, the number of times you have moved can certainly affect how viable of a lateral candidate you are...
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Senior Litigation Paralegal Beth King Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Beth L. King, RP, serves as a senior litigation paralegal at Vestas-American Wind...
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Do I Have to Reveal My Current Salary to a Firm with Whom I Am Interviewing?
Answer: You don’t have to, but it is recommended to do so if asked, for the obvious reason that you don’t...
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Well-known Paralegal Tina Keller Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career with Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
Professional Overview Tina M. Keller, ACP, serves as a litigation paralegal for Sacramento County District...
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Clearspire’s Revolutionary Journey from a Virtual Law Firm to a Legal Services Company
Clearspire, the virtual law firm that made headlines last year with its revolutionary moves of opening...
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Is it a good idea to list "X" on my resume interests section?
Answer: The “Interests” or “Activities” section on a resume serves a couple important functions, the...
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Can I count alternative portable business with my regular portable business?
Answer: The short answer is “yes.”For background, see my prior article on “Calculating Portable...
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Senior Corporate Paralegal Brian Haberly Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Brian Haberly, RP®, serves as a senior corporate paralegal for Infoblox Inc. in...
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Chere Estrin, CEO of Paralegal Knowledge Institute, has the “Midas Touch” in the Legal Field
Professional Overview Chere B. Estrin is president and co-founding member of the Organization of Legal...
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I got laid off and am willing to work anywhere. Why aren't firms considering me?
Answer: Think of finding your ideal job a little like finding a mate. If you are willing to go just...
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Well-known Pennsylvania Paralegal Robert S. Hrouda Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Robert S. Hrouda, RP, serves as a litigation paralegal for Hangley Aronchick Segal...
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Should I look for other opportunities if my firm recently laid off staff?
Answer: Put simply, yes. Looking into other possibilities is certainly not an overreaction to this...
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Well-known Tennessee Paralegal Andrea Schultz Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Andrea Schultz, CP, serves as a paralegal at Rice, Amundsen, & Caperton, PLLC, in...
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Well-known Pennsylvania Paralegal Rebecca J. Buttorff Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Rebecca J. Buttorff, RP, Pa.C.P., serves as a senior civil litigation paralegal for...
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What's your advice on trying out another practice area in my current law firm?
Answer: Before I get to whether you have to leave your firm, I want you to ask yourself why you work in the...
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What qualifies as "reasonable" travel expenses when asking for reimbursement?
Answer: Although circumstances will differ from situation to situation, as a general rule of thumb...
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Well-known Paralegal Barbara Haubrich-Hass Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Barbara Haubrich-Hass, ACP/CAS, serves as an administrative legal assistant with the...
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Will I Be Happier at Another Firm, or Are They All Just Basically the Same?
Answer: Just as corporations are not all alike, neither are law firms. There are obvious differences in...
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Catching Up With Mianne L. Besser, A Well-known Paralegal in Denver
Professional Overview Mianne L. Besser serves as a senior paralegal with Otten Johnson Robinson Neff +...
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Well-known Paralegal Nancy L. Jordahl Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Nancy L. Jordahl ACP, FRP, FCP, serves as a paralegal at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell,...
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I've Done IP Litigation - Why Won't Firms Look at Me for IP Positions?
Answer: I get a lot of inquiries from attorneys who are trying to make a lateral move to an IP group, and...
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I have an offer from a competing firm, so should I accept my current firm's counteroffer?
Answer: (PART I) No, you should not. Also, while this essay uses an example of an associate, the advice is...
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Well-known Paralegal Cheryl J. Nodarse Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Cheryl J. Nodarse serves as a paralegal for The Hubbard Law Firm, P.C., in Lansing,...
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What factors should I consider when thinking of moving from a big downtown firm to a smaller one?
Answer: I talk to many associates in large cities who have to commute long distances in order to reach...
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