My friend hs a assoicates in paralegal. She cnt fnd a job cuz they wnt smeone w/exp. hw cn she get exp?
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Try as I did, working out of my home. Started with divorces, adoptions, and some real estate. Didn't take long to get known. and helps give you a little in sight of who to deal with at the court house.
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I work for lawyers and every summer a law student will clerk at our office.  Law students like to treat the paralegals and legal assistants like we are trash. They get drunk on the idea that we HAVE to help them and think they weild some power over us.  But, the problem is not exclusive to law students.  They get worse after they pass the bar.  Lawyers are some of the most hateful people to work for.  If you think your peers are bad now, wait till they start working at a big firm....they turn into even bigger a-holes!
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Maybe if she checks with her local Job Center, they might have some tips for how she can get all she needs to get a job. They have connections that we could look for and never find. Also, she can call her local Social Services and see if they have anyone that handles these kinds of situations. Having a birth certificate is a good start, because she won't be able to even enter a tech school without one. It's unfortunate that she waited for six years before doing something constructive towards her future. I'm sure she's found that she can't get anywhere without an ID or birth certificate. By now, she could have been done with schooling, and working at a decent job. That's really the best thing someone with a record can do with their lives...going back to school. It often shows a future employer that they've done something constructive with their life as soon as they were released, and gives them a better chance at success. Hope all works out for her. <*)))><
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If you've been laid off or qualify for unemployment, you may qualify for "job retraining" at a local community college or public voc-tech school, and these may offer paralegal training.\n\nThe best paralegal training you can get is on the job. See if there's a firm in your area who needs an extra hand, and let them know you want a career in the paralegal field - it may be worth their investment to get you started.
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AZ is a "right to work for less" state.  They don't have any set laws.  It's purely by company policy on how it's paid.  Usually it's contained in exactly what it's called (vacation, PTO, etc).  She needs to consult their employee handbook.
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Absolutely a paralegal can have a felony record.  Lawyers are held to higher standards.  Before being admitted to practice, a lawyer's history must be reviewed by an ethics board.  It is not unheard of to admit lawyers to practice when they have a felony record.  It really all depends on on the type of felony.  If the felony has to do with stealing money or something similar like a breach of fiduciary duty, the lawyer has a slim-to-nill chance of being admitted to practice.
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The person should contact an attorney or legal aid.  I don't quite understand the question, but if a person was terminated from a job for a reason they feel isn't fair, then they do have rights.
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If you do care for her feelings, but want to put the job behind you, you need to tell her honestly and bluntly, that because you are not working there, your time and resources need to be devoted to other things, such as getting a new job, (if you need one and haven't been hired by someone else already,) however, you might want to suggest she seek the aid of the IT people you mentioned. The way you handle this varies on your friendship with her. It will not be easy, particularly if you covered for her in the past. But in any case, you need to tell her she needs to handle these problems within the resources of the workplace, not through outside sources (you). If she is unable to fulfill those tasks, then she shouldn't be at that workplace, and should seek other employment.
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I'd check at some local colleges to see what kind of paralegal classes they offer.  There's some resources online to sign up for concordance and summation classes, but it really depends on what your location is.  Hope this was of some help.
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In Washington D.C., a good paralegal earns as much as an associate attorney, and there is a demand for them there.\n\nI work in the legal profession, and an attorney colleague of mine told me this about eight months ago.  Good luck!
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No. The parties need to either represent themselves in proper person or an attorney needs to be present. A paralegal can be there, but not under the pretenses that they are representing anyone. Unless you have a juris degree it is not considered legal representation - legal advice, maybe.
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Entry level positions are virtually non-existent when it comes to paralegals (check the adds and you'll see). You're best bet is to start out as a legal assistant (secretary) as those jobs are much more prevalant. If you can find a legal assistant job specifically in the area for which you'd like to do paralegal work in (probate, litigation, etc.) even better. When you apply, let them know that you have your paralegal degree or certificate and that eventually you'd like to work in that capacity. Trust me, I started out at our law firm as an office services clerk (copy/mail guy) and went on to litigation paralegal status and now I am the Snr. litigation support specialist at my firm. Best of luck to you.
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Toni, I think I used to work with her sister; I knew someone just like that. She sounds like a piece of work, and unfortunately there's someone like that at every job, at every church, in every group. But, you didn't take that job for her, and don't lose that job over her. It sounds like you have a lax group of managers that they don't respond to your complaints, but trust and believe they will step in and level their authority once you take matters into your own hands. Don't stoop to her level, but elevate her to yours. Be strong, be patient, and eventually a positive change will take place to remove her as a headache in your life. There will be a promotion, transfer, something, to get her off your back. Actually, you sound pretty funny, maybe one day we can talk and you can come join myself and a sharp female doctor in our business and you won't have to worry about coworkers or bosses. With your sense of humor and your medical background, I think you could do quite well. Good luck to you, and I don't want to see a posting from you asking if anybody knows a good lawyer to represent you for assault (lol) It will get better.
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I think the boss is taking advantage of her.  She should contact the authorities right away.  If she gets fired, she is better off.\n\nTell her to keep complete and accurate records of all her unpaid work.\n\nMy son is also putting in an extra unpaid day at his work, \ndoing training every Saturday.  He claims it will help him in the future.  I believe the boss is taking advantage of him also, but it is voluntary on his part.
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If you have a low GPA going to paralegal won't do any because you still have to pass the state exam, unless you know someone who can hook you up, I mean pay, I don't recommend it though but unfortunately it's happened.
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Why do you want to know? If you want to employ one to do it don't it is worthwhile getting a proper lawyer. If you are a paralegal and want to find out where you can work without lawyer supervision just go get a law degree
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Everyone has to start somewhere. In my experience it may actually help you in an entry level position if you have been out learning and doing things in life. However, if it comes down to you and someone with work experience they definately have a heads up....unless of course they were fired.