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Question by rollings83: How would a paralegal use algebra?
Such as daily assignments when working in a law office, how would a paralegal/legal secretary use algebra? What types of algebra topics would be used, specifically? (Ex. radical expressions, etc.) I am going into this profession and am currently taking algebra, in which the professor would like us to give examples of how we would use this math in our future career.

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Answer by Hilary
This is a position based on the interpretation of language. The only time I could see Algebra being used is if in addition to your legal duties, you also did work in the billing department, but that’s computer-automated anyway.

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Question by wtesdahl: What advantages does knowing how to use the Internet provide the paralegal in the law office?

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Answer by Common Sense
Are you kidding?
How about looking things up to start with? Put another way, no one will hire you unless you can go on the ‘net.

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Question by Dolkite: Is it OK that I’m using a paralegal rather than an attorney for my bankruptcy?
I’ve decided to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy…my employment hasn’t been steady in the last year and my debts eclipsed my rent even though I was on a debt mgmt company. All my accounts are closed and I haven’t used a card for anything since July (and that was at best a $ 25 grocery purchase). I’ve been living off of temporary jobs and the occasional two-week unemployment benefit. I’m single, live alone in a small apartment, have no assets (not even a car). I have approximately $ 25K in old credit card debt. I’m not a shopaholic…most of the debt was incurred either to help me stay afloat while unemployed (and not receiving UE benefits).

I know bankruptcy will screw my credit, but I don’t really care…I don’t plan on moving anytime soon or buying anything on credit within the next few years. It would be wonderful to be able to put away some savings after paying my bills ($ 1500 a month would pay all my bills and allow me a modest budget of disposable income) would feel wonderful after scraping by for years and praying I don’t lose a job.

I can’t afford to hire an attorney, so I’m having a paralegal help me out. I know an atty would be better, but since I have nothing to save (no assets), I figure things would be pretty cut and dried.

At the moment, I am subsisting on temporary jobs and unemployment benefits during the weeks I am not working. A permanent job could come along, but I’m guessing not for at least another month.
wash – you can make payments to an attorney? I visited one early on in my decision and they quoted me $ 1700, all upfront. I’ve heard that if you screw up your paperwork, you cant file for bankruptcy for a whole year, so I realize the value of an attorney…however, I also have a pretty simple financial matter: no assets, no kids, no mortgage.

Yahir – I don’t know if you’re a real person or not since I see a lot of these links, but just FYI – I was working with a debt mgmt company for about three years before I lost a job and could no longer pay them.
I’m single, no kids, never married.

This paralegal is not working for an attorney…she has her own business. She also told me she has filed for bankruptcy herself a number of times….I don’t know if this is a warning sign or it proves that she knows the ropes as far as what to expect.

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Answer by washtocal
You know you can make payments to an attorney.

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Question by Doyle: Law Office Firm Paralegal Internship possibility?
Is it possible to acquire an internship at a firm? If so what recommendations would you give me?

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Answer by ranger_co_1_75
Usually the internships go to someone studying law in college. Most big law offices have interns. They get minimum wage, no benefits, and a life time of experience from the legal staff.

While looking, don’t rule out the legal departments of large corporations in your area.

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Question by Smart O: What does a paralegal do and is it a good profession?
My friend said paralegals are just secretaries with an office. But I’ve also heard that they do attorney work, but can’t sign anything or give advice. Hmmm does not make sense. But what is a paralegal and why do you need a four year college degree and a paralegal certificate (6 years of school) to work at a good firm. I’d rather become a lawyer instead.

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Answer by greeneyes
It depends. Some are if they work in a large firm with a lot of first year associates. But if you work in a small firm they would have you do more writing of briefs and other lawyer type work. However, big law firms can pay up to S80,0000 a year + overtime , especially in California depending on what type of law. Intellectual property paralegals usually get paid a lot. I used to work in HR a few years back for a big law firm. But most of the paralegals I knew were miserable. If you can afford it, become an attorney instead.

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Question by lovesgirls: How hard is it to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy by yourself? I completed about half of a paralegal program with?

straight As

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Answer by jandy
Better to get a bankruptcy atty, they’ll have all the proper forms and paperwork and get it to the court. Not worth the hassle.

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Question by Jacob: Can a man become a paralegal and succeed I saw 750 job listings nationwide for Paralegals on Monster?
Its funny how I call up paralegals and they tell me business is slow when I see so many job openings on monster.com. So should I be excited to atend college at College Of The Canyons and become a Latino male Paralegal.

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Answer by Biily J
Go for it. In fact, male paralegals tend to succeed more than female paralegals in terms of pay. Although this might be due to male paralegals working more hours or bargaining for higher pay and not natural skill, it is still an encouraging fact for prospective male paralegals. Also, since there are significantly less male paralegals, you might be in higher demand.

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Question by Turtle Zombie: Is size 8 gauged ears appropriate for a paralegal or any other office type job?
I have only 14g right now but plan on stopping at 8g or 6g. Would it keep me from getting hired if I wore them to a interview?

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Answer by Jordan
A few of my friends haven’t gotten jobs because of their gauges so is it appropriate? No.

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Question by Angel horse: bankruptcy filing in arizona paralegal vs. attorney?
Curious if anyone has an experience that may persuade me one way or another based on positve or negative experiences. A paralegal is like half the cost and lets face it if I am considering bankruptcy I have less money to hire/spend. On one hand I believe a paralegal to be just as competent as an attorney and most do the lion’s share of work in law firms and then the attorneys comb over their work and sign off. But does an attorney offer any more protection than a paralegal, for instance from a trustee and their digging or at charge off or have more guarantees in a bankruptcy. Or is a bunch of hype.

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Question by Desmond M: Should I use a paralegal service or an attorney to file a simple chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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Answer by justanotherjoe
Is it mainly unsecured debt?

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