Legal Assistant Reviews - Page 28

Be ready to work hard and use your analytic skills. There is plenty of critical thinking, for example in doing research, creation of documents and putting together projects. Think fast and know how to prioritize. Stress levels can get high but rising above that is needed for this position. Your employer will count on you and trust you to do your work independently, learn how to use your judgement and discern situations. Don't take anything personal, attorneys can be very demanding and under duress be very short when speaking. You have to roll with punches. Be an independent thinker, and one who initiates and generates creative ideas to enhance organizational and individual growth. Skills Needed: Possess strong working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word. Excellent verbal skills and professional etiquette on phone calls and internally meeting and greeting clients at all levels. Excellent written skills. Possess good multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Go back to school and get your paralegal. As a legal assistant, you are doing much of what a paralegal does, but your pay negotiation is less. When you land a job, don't just accept the job salary, always ask for a little more. A lot of times they come under. I was too meek to ask, I was just grateful to be hired. Don't sell yourself short. Prove your work ethic. Work hard, be friendly, do what is asked, don't give attitude.

Get used to your being bounced around a lot.