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Practical Paralegalism Survey: Finding a New Job Is a Popular Resolution

By Lynne DeVenny

At least among the 74 readers who kindly answered the survey.

There are all kinds of reasons to look for a new job, including career advancement, better pay and benefits, a more amenable working environment and/or relocation. With layoffs in the legal sector slowing down, this is not a bad time to keep an eye on the paralegal want ads, if you think you need a change.

I'm happy to see that the second most popular response is getting more involved in paralegal associations. They provide excellent opportunities for networking and continuing legal education, but they need the support of their members, not just via membership renewals - but by active participation on the various committees that provide leadership, education and community service.

What's my 2010 resolution? To acquire new technology skills.

What's yours?

Full post as published by Practical Paralegalism on February 05, 2010 (boomark / email).