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How To Get Paralegal Work Online

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published January 10, 2013

By CEO and Founder - BCG Attorney Search left

We never thought we’d see the day when we welcomed a mouse into the house. Yet, mouse, modem, monitor the three Ms are the job search tools you need for the millennium. Gone are the days when you thought use of the Internet was for geeks only. The World Wide Web abounds with career-planning and job-placement sites. How many of them have abundant jobs for paralegals remains to be seen; nevertheless, passing up this resource would be foolish indeed.

The best of them save time and put career choices in your hands by offering easily searchable data bases with job listings from around the country and even the globe. Looking for a paralegal job in Europe? Get on the World Wide Web. Search Yahoo (www.yahoo.com) under “employment” or “jobs” and you’ll get hundreds of sites at this writing. Try The Riley Guide (www.dbm.com/jobguide) and find a comprehensive index of employment-related sites.

Research some of the legal periodicals and find job-searching areas on their Web sites. Many corporations and law firms post openings directly on their home pages. Some firms list their Web sites in the legal directories. Scan the firms listed in your target city(ies) and look for one that is the size and does legal work in the practice area in which you are interested. Make note of any Web site listed and then conduct a search to see if the firm has any openings for paralegals posted. To get you started,
we’ve compiled a few established sites for both entry-level and experienced paralegals.

The Monster Board: www.monster.com

Well, it’s not exactly the kind of name that is associated with staid, conservative law firms. But it is the most frequently visited job site on the Web. Easily searched (job category, location, key word), its listings come from top-notch companies. (In one search, we found offerings from MTV and a few of the Top 10 Law Firms in the country.) You can respond by clicking your mouse and E-mailing a resume to the employer. First, however, you have to register with the site and enter your work history in the “Resume City” database. Here’s a handy feature: create a profile of your job needs, and a personal job search agent named “Swoop” (we suppose in a law firm he would be Mr. or Ms. Swoop) will wire notification of a matching new listing directly to your “Profile In Box.”

While the site averages 50,000 job listings, only a handful are for a paralegal position. However, it could be a very important handful. Learn to look past the job title “paralegal” and delve into the job description. It could be a paralegal job in disguise!

JOB-SEARCH TIPS

Here are a few tips for job hunting on the Internet. Remember: Keep it simple!
 
  • Take advantage of free search agents and E-mail bulletins that alert you to jobs matching your goals. With electronic notification, you won’t have to keep logging on to check your favorite job-search sites. You’ll automatically be notified. Make sure, though, that you receive notices through personal E-mail and not at your current employer’s address.
  • Build an on-line resume: There are many sites providing hand- holding and prompts. The builder will ask you to choose from various formats. Fill in the blanks and watch as your resume takes shape. When you’re finished, you can copy and paste it into the resume builders of other job-search sites.
  • Keep your resume in more than one format. Some employers will accept the on-line resume you’ve built, but others (mostly law firms) will want to get a hard copy by fax and/or mail. An ASCII format (plain text) is particularly useful. You can attach it to the body of an E-mail or translate it into any popular word-processing format and print.

CareerPath : www.careerpath.com

Here’s a site that lets you customize your job search. After registering, you can create a personal home page to save the details of all searches. Sign up to receive E-mail notification of new job listings, and you’ll be issued an on-site in-box to help track correspondence with employers. Check off the local and regional newspapers to augment the primary listings; check additional papers you want to search and from which you want to receive updates. Building a resume is relatively easy. All you need to do is copy and paste into blank fields. Privacy is guaranteed. The site reports 250,000 listings, “none more than two weeks old,” and covers aerospace, banking, entertainment, law, real estate, and other areas.

CareerMosaic: www.careermosaic.com

There’s a “CareerNetwork” section that allows you to pick a job description and canvass a range of industries. If that’s too much to handle, view all available jobs within a single industry. If you still can’t find what you want, use an index to search listings culled from Usenet Newsgroups (text-posting bulletin boards) across the Internet.

There are on-line job fairs on this site where large employers such as Citibank and Disney display company-wide openings and a career resource center with helpful advice on resume construction. Industries covered include accounting, health care, and insurance.

Headhunter.net: www.headhunter.net

This site promises that information won’t be released without your specific permission. It is claiming more than 250,000 job listings; however, we found only around twenty-five paralegal ads. But don’t let this deter you! Out of those twenty-five, you might just find the right one! Also, be aware of your alternatives: you may find a position that looks like, acts like, talks like a paralegal position without the title.

The CareerBuilder Network: www.careerbuilder.com

Here is a recent addition to the wired world of job searches. This site includes a “Personal Search Agent” that scans the site’s job databases daily for new listings that match your search criteria. When it finds one, you receive an E-mail with a job description and instructions on how to apply. It has other interesting features: “Hot Companies” that are currently hiring, advice on marketing yourself, and “The Relocation Salary Calculator,” which lets you select your current city and the city you’re moving to, then enter your current salary, and view the salary you’ll need to live in your new location. Read the monthly on-line ‘zine, Achieve, for advice on finding your dream job. Listings cover a host of industries, including biotech, health care, and media, and top-notch companies from Andersen Consulting to The Washington Post many prime targets for paralegal jobs.
United States

Paralegals Classified: www.paralegalsclassified.com

Finally, a site dedicated strictly to paralegals nationwide. While many of the positions listed on the site are excellent, unfortunately, the site does not adequately cover some major cities. For example, Los Angeles, an active paralegal market, only listed two paralegal job listings at this writing.

However, it’s definitely worth checking. There is a free period to view the site; thereafter, there is a small monthly fee.

Hieros Gamos Legal Employment Site: www.hg.org
Here is a site showing other legal employment sites.

WOMEN'S WEB SITES

Here are a few women’s Web sites in the general job market (outside legal, specifically) that may be able to offer some solid advice:

Advancing Women: www.advancingwomen.com
Resources: Plan Your Career, Top Markets, Job Growth by Region, Industry Reports.

Electra Career: www.electra.com/caremain.html
Resources: Ask Our Career Advisors, Meet a Mentor, Right Resume, Solution Center, Back to School.

iVillage Career: www.ivillage.com/career/
Resources: A weekly E-mail career newsletter; forums and features such as Assess Yourself, Work Smarter, Work From Home, Dilemma of the Week, Ask the Experts.

Women’s Wire Work: www.womenswire.com/work
Resources: Career Quiz, Ask Biz Shrink, Business Travel, Hot Careers, Management Tips, Where to Work, Work From Home, chat rooms, and message boards.

If You Get Stressed Out Over The Whole Deal
Mark Gorkin, a Washington, D.C., psychotherapist, offers a weekly chat room and biweekly newsletter on stress. He is a national seminar speaker on job-related stress and has lots of experience in the legal field. If you want to just let off some steam, find out about the Web site www.stressdoc.com. We think he’s great.

Headhunter.net automatically “purges” resumes after 90 days. It and most other sites offer easy options for deleting your resume whenever you want.
 
  • Get a secure E-mail address from an independent provider. Don’t use your office network, which may not be secure. If the site you’re using doesn’t offer E-mail, sign on with a free Web-based service such as Hotmail (www.hotmail.com). Consider signing up for personal voice mail as well.
  • Know who can view a site’s resume database. The Monster Board requires employers and recruiters to pay a fee to gain access, but job seekers can keep identifying information out of sight and get employers to respond to a private mailbox.
  • Always ask enough questions through the feedback button or “FAQ” (frequently asked questions) section.

About Harrison Barnes

No legal recruiter in the United States has placed more attorneys at top law firms across every practice area than Harrison Barnes. His unmatched expertise, industry connections, and proven placement strategies have made him the most influential legal career advisor for attorneys seeking success in Big Law, elite boutiques, mid-sized firms, small firms, firms in the largest and smallest markets, and in over 350 separate practice areas.

A Reach Unlike Any Other Legal Recruiter

Most legal recruiters focus only on placing attorneys in large markets or specific practice areas, but Harrison places attorneys at all levels, in all practice areas, and in all locations—from the most prestigious firms in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., to small and mid-sized firms in rural markets. Every week, he successfully places attorneys not only in high-demand practice areas like corporate and litigation but also in niche and less commonly recruited areas such as:

  • Immigration law
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Insurance defense
  • Family law
  • Trusts & estates
  • Municipal law
  • And many more...

This breadth of placements is unheard of in the legal recruiting industry and is a testament to his extraordinary ability to connect attorneys with the right firms, regardless of market size or practice area.

Proven Success at All Levels

With over 25 years of experience, Harrison has successfully placed attorneys at over 1,000 law firms, including:

  • Top Am Law 100 firms such including Sullivan and Cromwell, and almost every AmLaw 100 and AmLaw 200 law firm.
  • Elite boutique firms with specialized practices
  • Mid-sized firms looking to expand their practice areas
  • Growing firms in small and rural markets

He has also placed hundreds of law firm partners and has worked on firm and practice area mergers, helping law firms strategically grow their teams.

Unmatched Commitment to Attorney Success – The Story of BCG Attorney Search

Harrison Barnes is not just the most effective legal recruiter in the country, he is also the founder of BCG Attorney Search, a recruiting powerhouse that has helped thousands of attorneys transform their careers. His vision for BCG goes beyond just job placement; it is built on a mission to provide attorneys with opportunities they would never have access to otherwise. Unlike traditional recruiting firms, BCG Attorney Search operates as a career partner, not just a placement service. The firm’s unparalleled resources, including a team of over 150 employees, enable it to offer customized job searches, direct outreach to firms, and market intelligence that no other legal recruiting service provides. Attorneys working with Harrison and BCG gain access to hidden opportunities, real-time insights on firm hiring trends, and guidance from a team that truly understands the legal market. You can read more about how BCG Attorney Search revolutionizes legal recruiting here: The Story of BCG Attorney Search and What We Do for You.

The Most Trusted Career Advisor for Attorneys

Harrison’s legal career insights are the most widely followed in the profession.

Submit Your Resume to Work with Harrison Barnes

If you are serious about advancing your legal career and want access to the most sought-after law firm opportunities, Harrison Barnes is the most powerful recruiter to have on your side.

Submit your resume today to start working with him: Submit Resume Here.

With an unmatched track record of success, a vast team of over 150 dedicated employees, and a reach into every market and practice area, Harrison Barnes is the recruiter who makes career transformations happen and has the talent and resources behind him to make this happen.

A Relentless Commitment to Attorney Success

Unlike most recruiters who work with only a narrow subset of attorneys, Harrison Barnes works with lawyers at all stages of their careers, from junior associates to senior partners, in every practice area imaginable. His placements are not limited to only those with "elite" credentials—he has helped thousands of attorneys, including those who thought it was impossible to move firms, find their next great opportunity.

Harrison’s work is backed by a team of over 150 professionals who work around the clock to uncover hidden job opportunities at law firms across the country. His team:

  • Finds and creates job openings that aren’t publicly listed, giving attorneys access to exclusive opportunities.
  • Works closely with candidates to ensure their resumes and applications stand out.
  • Provides ongoing guidance and career coaching to help attorneys navigate interviews, negotiations, and transitions successfully.

This level of dedicated support is unmatched in the legal recruiting industry.

A Legal Recruiter Who Changes Lives

Harrison believes that every attorney—no matter their background, law school, or previous experience—has the potential to find success in the right law firm environment. Many attorneys come to him feeling stuck in their careers, underpaid, or unsure of their next steps. Through his unique ability to identify the right opportunities, he helps attorneys transform their careers in ways they never thought possible.

He has worked with:

  • Attorneys making below-market salaries who went on to double or triple their earnings at new firms.
  • Senior attorneys who believed they were “too experienced” to make a move and found better roles with firms eager for their expertise.
  • Attorneys in small or remote markets who assumed they had no options—only to be placed at strong firms they never knew existed.
  • Partners looking for a better platform or more autonomy who successfully transitioned to firms where they could grow their practice.

For attorneys who think their options are limited, Harrison Barnes has proven time and time again that opportunities exist—often in places they never expected.

Submit Your Resume Today – Start Your Career Transformation

If you want to explore new career opportunities, Harrison Barnes and BCG Attorney Search are your best resources. Whether you are looking for a BigLaw position, a boutique firm, or a move to a better work environment, Harrison’s expertise will help you take control of your future.

? Submit Your Resume Here to get started with Harrison Barnes today.

Alternative Summary

Harrison is the founder of BCG Attorney Search and several companies in the legal employment space that collectively gets thousands of attorneys jobs each year. Harrison’s writings about attorney careers and placement attract millions of reads each year. Harrison is widely considered the most successful recruiter in the United States and personally places multiple attorneys most weeks. His articles on legal search and placement are read by attorneys, law students and others millions of times per year.

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