I'm a paralegal and work at my state bar association in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The office investigates complaints made against lawyers and prosecutes lawyers if they have violated the Rules of Professional Conduct. I work with the disciplinary counsel and the work is pretty much the same as it would be in a firm that does litigation. I manage and organize case files, draft documents, conduct research and assist at disciplinary hearings, which are exactly like trials. I love my job. I make $35/hr. If you're training to be paralegal, keep in mind that there are many other places you can work besides a law firm. Banking, finance, corporations, real estate and title companies, and local, state and federal government employ paralegals as well as other industries. Hope this was helpful and gave you a little more information. Sorry it's so long.

I really like your channel and your are right on so many things. I’d like to address the salary question. I’ve been a paralegal for 10 years. I started out with a Bachelors degree and a paralegal certificate from another 4 year university which I was able to do online while working in my first year. I made a similar salary starting out in Dallas and now I’m a Sr. Litigation Paralegal and I did go back to school for my Masters degree so I do make 6 figures now. Most of our Paralegals have a masters degree. Communication skills are a must! You have to be able to write at a graduate level and you have to be very professional. However, I do know a lot of paralegals who do not have the education component or maybe just an associates degree and they can still make pretty good money, it may just take longer to build up the experience. I recently changed firms two years ago and every firm I interviewed with required at least a Bachelors degree. The industry as a whole is getting very competitive so the more you can bring to your first job the better. Just don’t expect to demand 100k a year your first year. Okay so why get all of this education and not just go to law school? This was a second career for me and I started at 45 and I have two kids still in High School at the time. My son is now in law school and I recommend that if you are young and want to do that. The nice thing about becoming a paralegal is that you do not have to go through 3 years of law school but you can still work in law and be a part of it all. I love my job and I feel well compensated for the education and 10 years of hard work. And in your 20’s or 30’s even 60k a year can be really great right?

“I don’t want to make my job my life however, I do need a job to live.” 💣🔥
Great stuff once again.👏🏾

I don’t make the job my life but I need a job to live.. I like that

I'm going to school for a paralegal. Glad I'm getting real and honest information. Thank you . 🥰🥰🥰

Glad I found your channel. I start as a paralegal in a week. I'm excited. About 10 years ago I studied to become a paralegal (living in Portland Oregon) but didn't finish my last term. Now, I'm in MI and switching gears back to law.

I love your videos, they are very straightforward

Watching for info about a career change. Coming from being a nurse. Hope to find something else.

I just found your channel and i'm starting my first job as a legal assistant tomorrow! Thank you for your tips and honesty!! This was really insightful!

Im currently in school going for my criminal justice degree and i was thinking about being a paralegal and your videos are very insightful

I am new to this channel, seeing how the paralegal profession is going lately. I can put it in a simple way for those who may have an interest in this profession.

I studied in the Law Clerk program then went into Paralegal, Private Investigator. Something that is important is, in Ontario, Canada licensed paralegals can provide legal services "not practice" essentially. I am brand new to the profession as a paralegal as I just passed my exam about two weeks ago.

I would be dealing with a massive practice, "small claims litigation, summary conviction law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment, and labor law - Small Claims, Labour Relations Board, etc...". Something that paralegals must be mindful of is that, we MUST NOT go over our scope of legal services and do not misrepresent ourselves as lawyers. You have to pass the P1 paralegal licensing exam; ask anyone that the exam is not easy exam and it is highly challenging for most individuals.

The job is knowingly rewarding in a "financial position" Honestly, take the difference that paralegals are cheaper than lawyers so therefore many paralegals would charge still ($100 - $300/h) depending that where you are, your market value, experience, the jurisdictional scope of services, the position of a business, etc...

This is a high-grade position that is stressful and is not an easy career choice. Employment is limited to where you live in Ontario as if you are in Toronto (or other cities).  However, as a paralegal who is licensed, you can open a sole proprietor business yourself. Good luck to all of you who will be writing next exam period!

Very insightful, thanks for sharing.

Very helpful information!! I am graduating in about 5 weeks and this was great to watch! Thank you!

You are teaching us a lot

Thank you so much for this video.

Larger firms are better...more staff..more departments who do more of the admin woek/accounting ...smaller or mid size firms more responsibility on assistants and paralegals...a legal assistant at my firm was denied two days off...although she moved to our firm for money she says way more work and stress...sometimes u have to decide whats right for u...FYI been in the field for 20 years and trust me salaries dont get much better

I am currently getting a certificate for law enforcement but am thinking getting my Paralegal certification through an associate degree. I love law and want to make a difference so I’m glad you made this video!

Thank you for your honesty...the information is helpful...God bless

I've been enjoying your channel. I have a degree but have been in customer service for years now and am looking to making a change to the legal field. Thank you for all your insights and the best to you!

Hey! What are the best jobs to work in the paralegal/legal office assistant as for someone who has a certificate/ AAS degree?