More than 20 $62,000
15-20 $57,000
10-15 $52,000
7-10 $53,000
5-7 $47,000
3-5 $44,000
1-3 $42,000
Less than 1 yr $35,000
(Source unknown.)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Ask for advice
Raise your profile and build strong relationships! “As you ask more people for their perspective, you will build your network.” (Ari L. Kaplan, Esq.) In asking others for advice, you communicate respect for their skill—and their respect for you grows. Of course, be genuine! Don’t ask for advice if you aren’t willing to listen and learn. If you implement their advice and it goes well, be sure to affirm them by letting them know. Even if it doesn’t work out, be sure to thank them for taking the time to give you counsel.
Prepare yourself to be on the mentor side of the relationship. As you seek advice, others begin to seek your advice. I can’t explain it, but it happens. When someone asks for your opinion, give the question thoughtful consideration. Take their concerns seriously and offer a considerate reply. Others will begin to see you as an authority and mentor.
Prepare yourself to be on the mentor side of the relationship. As you seek advice, others begin to seek your advice. I can’t explain it, but it happens. When someone asks for your opinion, give the question thoughtful consideration. Take their concerns seriously and offer a considerate reply. Others will begin to see you as an authority and mentor.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Publications worth checking out
Legal Assistant Today is a bi-monthly publication.
The Michigan Paralegal Newsletter is published quarterly by the Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Section of the State Bar.
The Michigan Bar Journal is published monthly by the State Bar of Michigan.
The National Paralegal Reporter is published quarterly by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (“NFPA”).
Facts & Findings is published quarterly by the National Association of Legal Assistants (“NALA”).
The Michigan Paralegal Newsletter is published quarterly by the Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Section of the State Bar.
The Michigan Bar Journal is published monthly by the State Bar of Michigan.
The National Paralegal Reporter is published quarterly by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (“NFPA”).
Facts & Findings is published quarterly by the National Association of Legal Assistants (“NALA”).
Publish!
In any economy, you must market yourself to get the ideal job—or to get promoted in your current job. Here is a tip to help you market yourself and make yourself more valuable to your employer.
Let me tell you about a surprising experience I had a few years ago. I founded a tutoring program which was unique and met the needs of hundreds of families throughout the southern part of Michigan. By chance, I spoke with the publisher of a national magazine, telling her about this program. She was so intrigued that she asked me to write an article about it.
That was three years ago. Our program has grown from 20 families to more than 60 families per semester, in part due to this article. I cannot remember all the times someone has contacted me, saying, “I just moved to the area from Colorado (or out East, or Florida, or…). I read your article in ___ magazine and saved it in case I ever moved here.”
You may not market a service or a product, but you do market yourself—both to prospective employers as well as your current boss. By writing paralegal articles you meet interesting people in your chosen field. Writing gives you an opportunity to network, to develop connections, and to interact. It gives you the prospect of getting your name out there for others to see and remember—and to establish yourself as an authoritative voice.
Take a look at paralegal websites and local, regional, and national magazines. Many of them accept unsolicited articles—and if you take my advice and get published, be sure to let me know!
Let me tell you about a surprising experience I had a few years ago. I founded a tutoring program which was unique and met the needs of hundreds of families throughout the southern part of Michigan. By chance, I spoke with the publisher of a national magazine, telling her about this program. She was so intrigued that she asked me to write an article about it.
That was three years ago. Our program has grown from 20 families to more than 60 families per semester, in part due to this article. I cannot remember all the times someone has contacted me, saying, “I just moved to the area from Colorado (or out East, or Florida, or…). I read your article in ___ magazine and saved it in case I ever moved here.”
You may not market a service or a product, but you do market yourself—both to prospective employers as well as your current boss. By writing paralegal articles you meet interesting people in your chosen field. Writing gives you an opportunity to network, to develop connections, and to interact. It gives you the prospect of getting your name out there for others to see and remember—and to establish yourself as an authoritative voice.
Take a look at paralegal websites and local, regional, and national magazines. Many of them accept unsolicited articles—and if you take my advice and get published, be sure to let me know!
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