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Returning to Work as a Paralegal After a Career Gap
After a ten-year gap raising her kids, Mary Chen wasn't sure she could go back to the legal field. But a legal assistant certificate, a savvy volunteer stint, and a mentor who believed in her led to a paralegal role at a mid-sized firm. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how Mary rebuilt her confidence, translated her volunteer experience into resume bullets, and navigated the tricky question of 'what did you do for ten years?' They also talk about the specific skills that made her stand out—like e-discovery software and legal research—and how she negotiated a salary…
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