9780138540012

Provides information on: Where the jobs are, What law firms want, How to impress them, Which previous careers prepare you to be paralegal, Great job opportunities with the government, and a list of source material. Paper. DLC: Legal assistants - Vocational guidance - U.S.

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Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
The Paralegal Field: An Emerging Profession with Great Opportunities	p. 1
Where Do You Fit in the Organization? Finding the Decision Makers in Law Firms and Corporations	p. 17
Straight Talk about Paralegal Schools: How to Make the Right Choice	p. 27
How to Stand Out from the Crowd: Crafting Winning Resumes, Reference Lists, and Writing Samples	p. 35
Formats for Power Resumes: The Chronological Resume	p. 45
Formats for Power Resumes: The Functional Resume	p. 71
Writing a Strong Cover Letter: Honest Clarity Required	p. 81
Networking: Your Most Powerful Weapon	p. 97
Beginning Your Job Search: Research Sources and Informational Interviews	p. 115
Effective Job Search Strategies: Additional Methods for Finding a Job	p. 129
How to Land a Federal Job: An Exciting Career Option	p. 141
Moving Up from Legal Secretary to Paralegal: An Alternative Career Possibility and How to Do It	p. 149
After You Get through the Door: Ensuring a Successful Interview	p. 159
Successfully Handling the Job Interview: Selling Yourself and Gathering the Information You Need	p. 175
Getting Paid What You Are Worth: Salary Negotiation Strategies	p. 195
Wrapping Things Up: The Importance of Interview Notes and Follow-Up Letters	p. 205
Congratulations! You're Hired	p. 211
Buzzwords: Terms You Will Hear at the Law Firm	p. 215
Legal Assistant and Paralegal School List	p. 231
Legal Assistant and Paralegal Associations List	p. 273
App. D: Suggested Reading	p. 283
About the Author	p. 287
Index	p. 289
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How to Land Your First Paralegal Job

How to Land Your First Paralegal Job

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