Paralegal Career Success
LAW-40071
Learn the practical skills and experiences that are critical to be an excellent paralegal. The course will center on launching a successful job search campaign. Best practices in career development and job search strategies will be covered, including resume preparation, self-marketing principles, networking, interviewing skills and career enhancement resources. Topics will also include principles of law firm profitability and the paralegal's role in the profit formula, and current licensing and ethical issues. Instruction includes interviewing and interpersonal skills.
Course Information
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No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/28/2025
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | Wed | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| 4/22/2025 | Tue | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| 5/23/2025 | Fri | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| 6/5/2025 | Thu | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
Instructor: Abigail Parente, M.A.
Legal Recruiting Manager, Eastridge Legal
Abigail Parente is the recruiting manager at Eastridge Legal. She received her B.A. from the University of Scranton, and a paralegal certificate and Master of Arts degree in leadership studies from the University of San Diego. She is an annual top producer at Eastridge Legal, paralegal program instructor and UC San Diego Extension Paralegal Program Advisory Board member.
