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We have had a number of law firms reach out to us lately with paralegal openings. Please log in and check out the message board for more information.

Some good tips from a career expert on how to job search during continued Covid 19-related economic instability:

7 Tips For How To Job Search During The Coronavirus Pandemic Whether you had been planning far in advance to reassess your career this year or if your job has suddenly become unstable because of coronavirus, you’re probably asking yourself the same question - is it even possible to find a new job right now?

Working remotely has become the new normal for office workers everywhere with much of the economy still shutdown due to coronavirus concerns. However, we may be witnessing a more permanent shift towards remote work, with business owners enjoying cost saving benefits and workers seeking out the increased flexibility. Is working from home right for you? Check out LinkedIn's remote paralegal job listing here:

Remote Paralegal Jobs in United States (79 new) Today’s top 1,000+ Remote Paralegal jobs in United States. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. New Remote Paralegal jobs added daily.

In a crowded applicant field, an attention-grabbing cover letter can help you stand out and spur the hiring manager to actually read your resume instead of just skimming your application. Some basic tips to get you started:

How to Write a Cover Letter in 2020 | Beginner's Guide Want to discover how to write a cover letter? It's a lot easier than you'd think. Learn how to write your cover letter with our guide (examples included).

"A resume summary statement is not the same as a resume objective. Both are a few sentences long, and are located at the top of one’s resume. However, a resume objective statement tends to focus more on your own interests as the job seeker – it emphasizes what you are looking for in a job or company. A resume summary statement, on the other hand, communicates what you can bring to the table in the targeted role. It is a way to 'sell yourself' to the employer."

An excellent breakdown of the resume summary statement and why it may be the missing element of your resume:

What to Include in a Resume Summary Statement What a resume summary is, how to write a resume summary statement, and examples of resume summaries for a variety of different occupations.

If you’re currently thinking about revamping your resume, here are some tips to get you started:

This Is What Your Resume Should Look Like in 2020 Ready to give your resume an upgrade? Here's how to design one that will impress a hiring manager.

https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/how-to-answer-tell-me-about-yourself-job-interview-question-104500103.html

How To Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself' In A Job Interview To answer this open-ended question, you need to have a focused career story.

Addressing Employment Gaps

How to address employment gaps in your resume Ultimately, honesty is the best policy.

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2019/01/30/the-year-ahead-hybrid-paralegal-roles-in-demand-for-2019/?slreturn=20190309175817

The Year Ahead: Hybrid Paralegal Roles in Demand for 2019 | Daily Report In Atlanta, law firms have utilized more of the hybrid role; the true paralegal role is still very relevant within corporations with lean legal teams.

The cover letter is the first thing potential employers read.

I've hired dozens of people during my career — here are 8 cover letter mistakes that immediately raised red flags A cover letter can make or break your ability to land a job, yet many people make mistakes that result in immediate rejection. Some cover letter red flags include grammatical errors and coming off as cocky. Here are eight preventable cover letter mistakes that immediately disqualify applicants.