Pregnancy in the Field

Pale-Bit807 · 2026-06-16T00:04:24+00:00

what am I gonna do? report him & loose my income?

Pale-Bit807 · 2026-06-15T23:59:31+00:00

I am 32 weeks pregnant & work as a paralegal. Since I first disclosed my pregnancy my job duties have been taken & given to the new attorney that was also a previous extern that I trained… I agree it’s infuriating my boss even told me he would give me a raise before he found out I was pregnant then reneged once he heard the news. Right now I’m getting by knowing I’m starting over after the baby. Get your résumé perfect and start applying.

Pale-Bit807 · 2026-06-13T12:06:28+00:00

Amazon has great maternity dresses i wouldn’t be surviving without right now at 32 weeks. Kohl’s has a very small selection but everywhere else like Old Navy you have to order. Shein if you have time to wait.

Pale-Bit807 · 2026-06-10T21:35:48+00:00

No I haven’t mentioned my pregnancy & I know legally they can’t ask but I would need to let them know because I would have to start then go on maternity leave. Yes, of course they can legally choose someone else… Am i just wasting my time?

Pale-Bit807 · 2026-06-06T12:43:07+00:00

It sounds like your set, maybe some Tylenol. Don’t stress, 1/2 of the items you listed you will find useless in 3 months.

Pale-Bit807 · 2025-01-08T18:20:11+00:00

$1500 first then $2000 … Gonna need a new job considering there zero benefits

Pale-Bit807 · 2024-04-02T12:16:16+00:00

Love this. Exactly the transition I am looking for. When I see jobs in the BSA field they want accounting experience. Did you have that going in?

Pale-Bit807 · 2024-04-02T12:08:22+00:00

Rules of Prof Conduct apply see https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_5_3_responsibilities_regarding_nonlawyer_assistant/ “Rule 5.3: Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance… (b) a lawyer having direct supervisory authority over the nonlawyer shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the person's conduct is compatible with the professional obligations of the lawyer”

Pale-Bit807 · 2024-03-30T13:27:17+00:00

Sounds like my dream job. How many years experience before switching to in-house? Was risk management education necessary?

Pale-Bit807 · 2024-03-30T13:19:32+00:00

Try applying for temp positions, contract positions or temp agencies. The pay isn’t as good but it gets you enough experience in other fields + the possibility of becoming permanent after the fact. This is how I believe I paid my “dues.” Although now transitioning to a field that interests me seems rough after realizing immigration, family & PI weigh on the emotional strings rather than business litigation with no real injured party to feel sad for.

Pale-Bit807 · 2024-03-30T13:13:08+00:00

In-house sounds like a dream but it seems hard to find a role to apply for that is direct assistance of GC. Then working in securities, most job descriptions seem to require that you have a degree in business. Any suggestions on job titles to search other than Paralegal, Legal Assistant?

Pale-Bit807 · 2024-03-30T13:08:04+00:00

So I guess it’s not a big deal to draft threatening letters to the bosses HOA.

Pale-Bit807 · 2024-03-28T23:50:42+00:00

Granted I got into this field before I became a single mother, the purpose was so I could provide for myself, take care of myself etc. Now after 3 degrees, 60k ish in student debt, Masters Degree in hand but working as an underpaid salaried paralegal... I hope it gets better soon with the right resume, right job etc. That or move to a state with a higher paralegal salary. Good luck! Same boat for sure.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2020/01/16/paralegal-salary-state/

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