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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Well-known Paralegal Brynne Williamson Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Brynne Williamson PP, PLS, SC, serves as a probate paralegal at Helsell Fetterman...
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Well-known Freelance Paralegal Penelope Long Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Penelope Long, ACP, has worked successfully and exclusively as a freelance paralegal...
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When relocating, should I wait until I pass the California bar before I apply for positions there?
Answer: It’s terrific that you recognize that the California Bar is so important to firms in this state....
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Well-known Missouri Paralegal Lori Robinett Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Lori Robinett serves as a paralegal for the Office of the General Counsel at the...
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When asked about "salary expectations" in an interview how should I respond?
Answer: You should not beat yourself up for flubbing the question. It is a very hard question, especially...
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Are there lateral opportunities for a Non-equity Tax Partner without portable business?
Answer: The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including your area(s) of tax...
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Well-known Paralegal Paula Christensen Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Paula Christensen is a Certified Paralegal and has been a member of Christensen &...
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After giving notice, what should be done to wrap things up at my current firm?
Answer: It’s great that your firm is giving you two weeks to wind everything down. This is a period of...
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What Should I Do If I Don't Hear Back After A Good Interview?
Answer: As frustrating as it is to not hear back from a potential employer, you are not alone.It is very...
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Nicole Barwick is a Recognized North Carolina Certified Paralegal
Professional Overview Nicole Barwick serves as a paralegal for C. Gray Johnsey at North Carolina’s White...
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How can I look for a job without burning bridges with my current employer?
Answer: It is very difficult to look for a new position while you are employed. However, the vast majority...
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Is a phone or video interview less important than an in-person one?
Answer: Absolutely not, and in today's hyper competitive legal market, any interview request you receive...
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Well-known Paralegal Kristy Crocker Turner Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Kristy Crocker Turner serves as a legal assistant in the law office of Tekell &...
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How soon should I start my lateral job search?
Answer: Thank you for your question. The short answer is "No! You can start looking right away!" As you may...
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What questions should I ask during an interview?
What questions should I ask during an interview?
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Well-known Paralegal Diane L. Thompson Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Diane L. Thompson, CP, RP serves as a corporate and complex litigation paralegal with...
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Navigating your Job Search through the Holidays
Answer: I know that it's tempting to take the holidays off from your job search, but in reality this can be...
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Well Known Paralegal Christina L. Koch Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Christina L. Koch serves as a paralegal for Inserra & Kelley. She has more than...
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Well Known Paralegal Debra Hindin-King Reflects on a Long and Rewarding Career
Professional Overview Debra Hindin-King serves as a paralegal for Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP. She has...
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