Paralegal Career Guide

By C.B. Estrin

This Third Edition will guide readers to transform their career. Readers will be rewarded with wonderful relationships with bosses, coworkers, and peers. After the Revolution: The Radically Changing Paralegal World; Firing Up Commitment for Strategic Career Planning; Educating Paralegals; Talking the Talk; Paralegal Careers in the New Millennium; When to Say NO to Your Dream Job; Cutting-Edge Legal Careers In the Virtual Workplace; In Pursuit of Success; Shifts in Legal Temporary Staffing Trends; Careers with Legal Vendors; Learning the Secrets of Quality Service; Baby Boomers Meet Generation X; The Experienced Paralegal: Climbing the Invisible Career Ladder; Using Vendors to Upgrade Your Career; Billables: A Win-Win; Getting Up Off the Sticky Floor; You Call This Networking ?; Paralegal Orientation Program for New Hires and Temps; The Paralegal Manager; Straight Talk from a Few of the Most Powerful Paralegal Administrators in the Country; Creating an Environment for Keeping Talent; Formal Evaluations; How Partners Get Paid Those Big Bucks; Toxic Bosses; Positive Career Changes; Career Questions and Answers; Reaching Out: The Joys of Writing and Teaching; Legal Secretaries Seeking Paralegal Positions; Creating A Business; Trial: The Brass Ring; A Quiet Revolution; Surfing the Net; Litigation Support: Systems, Software, Services You'll Need to Know; Just Do It.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047158794X
• ISBN13: 9780471587941
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Wiley Law Pubns
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 7.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

Love this book!

This is a fantastic book for entry-level and experienced paralegals alike. It helps get you through some tough situations. Chere Estrin is a pro and well-known for sound advice and this book is full of excellent ideas and suggestions. I highly recommend it!

PARALEGAL CAREER PATHS

If you've ever had those middle of the night terrors wondering if you've made a mistake by choosing a paralegal career, you should pick up a copy of the Paralegal Career Guide. This book packs a lot of information about career pathways for paralegals. Written clearly, this book is chock full of information covering trends, career options, how to create value, salary negotiations, tips on getting along with co-workers, and other career resources. There is practical advice on topics such as job sharing to deciding whether or not to temp. The chapter I'm now focusing on - "Paralegal Careers in the New Millennium" - provides more far more career options for paralegals than anything I've ever seen. One comes away from the book with a sense of what's possible with a paralegal background. Ms. Estrin has provided a list of valuable resources at the end of the book. It includes staffing agencies, online resources, relevant books and periodicals and even a "Systems, Services, and Software Guide." After reading this book, I would issue this label: Caution: Reading this book will make you giddy with optimism.

Best Career Book I have ever read

I loved this book. The author obviously knows her subject. Any paralegal will find it invaluable in charting the course of his or her carrer. This is real insider stuff so if you want to know how others have made a go of a tough career, pick this book up.

Best book on paralegal careers I've ever read!

Chere Estrin really knows this field! Here is an insightful, powerfully written book that gives solid advice to experienced and entry-level paralegals. I found the book to be direct, helpful and very funny! I actually laughed out loud in parts. The book spells out how to succeed in this field. It captures the nuances you need to know. It has checklists and creative forms that will help you on the job. It even has very interesting profiles of other paralegals. Chere Estrin can help you get ahead in your career. I highly recommend this book to everyone!

Everything you ever wanted to know

If there is only one book you buy on what it's like to be a paralegal, this would be it. She tells you everything you need to know. It's a good book for people who are considering the career, as well as providing information for the seasoned professional (i.e. alternative places to use paralegal skills, etc.)