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« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2002, 12:43:42 pm » |
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Well done you! Having done exactly what you are/have done I know exactly how daunting this may seem. Just remember secretarial work is ecretarial work is secretarial work - it only really varies with layout, vocabulary and deadlines.
To give you a good grasp of the basics I would suggest you get yourself trained as a paralegal (glorified legal secretary who may sometimes have some pretty exciting stuff to do in court / police stations to name but a few and depending upon what area of the law you are doing).
The rewards will be great but also the boredom factor is a possibility.
If you want, later on, to do an official legal secretarial training course then at least get some experience under your belt (paralegal) so you know if it is what you want to do or not.
Good luck
enjoy
maybe see you around some time?
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bethalize
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« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2002, 05:50:42 pm » |
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Rah for you, Happybunny! As long as you write stuff down when people tell it to you so you don't have to ask twice (which you'd do anyway) you'll be great! People like to tell you everything three times when you start a new job ("This is the chair, it has wheels and you sit on it..."). I always claim that if I don't know it now, I''ll learn it so fast you won't notice the difference.
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happybunny
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« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2002, 08:58:55 am » |
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ROFL!!!
I will go in armed with my notepad (might even remember to take a pen)! My present boss complained that I don't ask enough questions, so will aim to do so at my new place!. I've got 8 working days left where I am and I am sooo looking 4ward to leaving - no one at my work has even mentioned that I'm going or said well done or anything!? It's a strange office i'm in at present - i've met my new boss and she's lovely =0)) Hopefully will have a much happier time there. Thanks for responding and making me giggle!
HB :0)
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happybunny
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« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2002, 09:03:46 am » |
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Becoming a paralegal was mentioned at my interview. Once i've proved myself in my job then if I want the firm will pay me to train as a para! Also, after 3 months (my trial period) my salary will get reviewed! I love this company already!!! Less people to be secretary to than I have at present and much better pay and conditions, a chance to progress, pension scheme, more holidays..... I could go on but you get the idea =0)) Would love to be a para, but I'll wait and see if I actually enjoy the work first!
Is it paralegal work that ur doing now? Sorry 2 b nosey!
Thanks for taking time to reply 2 me.
HB :0)
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JessW
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« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2002, 04:30:44 pm » |
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Happybunny
The answer to your question is (not too nosey and) yes/no/maybe/I don't get paid to do/get this sort of crap - but it is usually great fun.
I was even, at one time, also acting as PA to the MD of a Management Consultancy firm (no extra money though).
Do do the paralegal course from A H Paralegal as it only costs £150 (last year's price)
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