The Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide

by Chere B. Estrin and Stacey Hunt

"The Successful Paralegal's Job Search Guide" is a comprehensive employment guide that covers all facets of paralegal employment. It includes tips on becoming a paralegal, becoming familiar with the structure of law firms and in-house legal departments, utilizing internships, and entering the marketplace. Utilizing material that familiarizes the student with every step of the job search process, this book also includes pertinent case studies and instruction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076683025X
• ISBN13: 9780766830257
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide

I tnjoyed reading this book (it took only a few hours). I found the information to be helpful, but I would have appreciated more.

The Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide

This is the book to buy if you have any interest in pursuing a career as a Paralegal. The information is up-to-date and covers everything; from an overview of the Paralegal field, to choosing the right training/education program, to entering the workforce, to those first days practicing as a paralegal. Insight into the workings of a Law Firm, resume writing, job search resources, interviewing tips, plus appendices covering "Legal Lingo", Paralegal Schools, Paralegal Organizations, and so much more. What really sold me on the book is the "Free Resume Critique" that the Estrin Organization offers at the end. When you are ready, simply send your resume with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and they will review and return your resume; giving ratings in twenty areas on a scale of 1 to 5. After months of research this is the only resource I found that was so concise. I will begin post-graduate work towards a Paralegal degree this fall.

Helped me Find My Job

I didn't have a clue where to start to look for a paralegal job. I have been in this field for five years at one job and was out of touch with what's going on in the marketplace. I picked up this book and found everything I needed - from resume writing to what to expect in the interview to hidden meanings behind the questions asked. I also found the salary negotiation section extremely helpful. When I went on my final interview, I found that I was able to use some of the techniques successfully. The book gave me resources I hadn't even thought about. I think that I was able to get my job more quickly by reading this book. I highly recommend it to experienced, non-experienced paralegals and even those just thinking about entering the field. Now that I think about it, it can apply to just about anyone!

The Best Paralegal Job Search Book on the Market!

The Successful Paralegal Job Search Guide is absolutely the most informative book I have seen yet on the market. It is chock full of sample resumes, cover letters, and most importantly, strategy techniques. It appeals to paralegals of all levels - entry to senior - and all specialties. The step-by-step tips on what can occur during the interview is particularly important. The background information, resources, on-line resources are excellent. I loved the 275 questions you can be asked on the interview and was thrilled to find 275 questions that I could ask! I have never seen that before. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is in the field, who is thinking about entering the field and for schools seeking to assist students in finding a paralegal job. Chere Estrin is an icon in this business and has written yet another winner!