GODDAMNIT I NEED A JOB! I WANT A JOB! I MUST HAVE A JOB SOON!

And if I don't, I'm gonna drive my car off of a $%$%$%#$%#$%#$%#$ cliff!

Damnit, is that too damn much to ask? I'm not asking for the moon and the starts, I'm asking for a J-O-B! I HATE job searches to begin with, and it's been almost two months with this one. Unemployment is less than half of my salary, but that doesn't mean I have half the bills, and I've got the debt collectrolls on my ass like flies and I'm getting behind on bills I don't want to get behind on, never mind having very little savings left.

I'm trying to start a legal research/paralegal services business with the boss who had to lay me off because he no longer had the money to pay me, but that's very slow going, as most new businesses are, I'm a single parent and I need a steady income NOW!!!!! I send out a gazillion resumes for positions I'm more than qualified for, go on interview after interview after interview, where I think I've done well only to find out I didn't get the $%$%#$%#$^ job!

I'm starting to look everywhere in the country now, not just Northeast Ohio, and I just can't take much more of this, no job, no money, relentless bills and expenses I don't have the money for, being almost forty years old and having little to show for it, etc., etc. I have a B.A. in history and sociology, a paralegal certificate, years of experience, writing talent and experience, and I still don't have a damn J-O-B! Here's my resume, with my name and contact info and employer names removed for obvious reasons, now will somebody PLEASE tell me why I don't have a damn job yet? And I can also do paralegal work from home for almost anywhere in the country, which is what the business I'm trying to start is all about! I NEED A JOB NOW!!!!!!

OBJECTIVE
A position as a Paralegal with an organization offering challenge and responsibility

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
· Enthusiastic, dedicated, innovative paralegal with nine years of experience seeks opportunity to demonstrate superior legal research and writing skills, combined with excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong investigative, analytical, organizational, and computer skills, and the ability to utilize creativity and flexibility to develop legal strategies for approaching cases and solving problems.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Thorough, detailed knowledge of legal terminology in most areas of law practice, including contract law, litigation, real estate, business, bankruptcy, and domestic relations. Extensive knowledge of and experience in researching and drafting legal pleadings and documents and managing caseloads. Continual attendance at paralegal seminars in order to increase knowledge and sharpen skills and abilities, including the following: Advanced Issues in Legal Technology for the Ohio Paralegal; Advanced Legal Drafting for Ohio Paralegals; Mastering the Trial Notebook in Ohio; The Ohio Paralegal’s Role in Corporate Maintenance

EMPLOYMENT
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Paralegal: 2001 - 2004
· Developed and implemented an Internet Public Records Research Manual. Assisted in the preparation, negotiation, and review of commercial and residential purchase agreements, business contracts, condominium documents, deeds, letters and other communications. Performed legal research and prepared legal pleadings and assisted with real estate and business litigation cases. Incorporated business organizations, prepared UCC filings, and maintained corporate records. Communicated extensively with clients and attorneys. Assisted with foreclosure and bankruptcy matters, both creditor and debtor.

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Investigator III: 1996 - 2000
· Researched names for county/federal criminal, civil, and bankruptcy records. Interpreted and wrote retrieved records in presentation format for clients. Investigated information needed on records by contacting courts, jails, etc., nationwide. Developed and implemented manual for usage in interpreting and transcribing retrieved records.

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Paralegal Intern: 1995 - 1995
· Researched and wrote briefs, motions and office memos. Composed medical summaries and organized litigation files. Assisted with the discovery process, including depositions. Communicated with clients, attorneys, witnesses, and expert witnesses.

EDUCATION
Kent State University; Kent, Ohio
B.A.: History; Minor: Sociology, 1990
· Assistant Editor, The New Kent Quarterly. Member of the Student Senate Polling and Research Committee, Speakers and Topics Committee, and the All Campus Programming Board.

Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio
Certificate, Paralegal Studies, 1995
GPA: 3.6; Major GPA: 3.6.
· Staff Researcher and Writer, The Lakelander. Member of the Student Paralegal Association.

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Dean.

Just thought I'd make the gesture! :hug::*

at least not around here.

plenty of paralegal jobs available in NC - would just need to familiarize yourself with NC statutes.

about finding the leads and applying for them, I'm frankly not all that familiar with NC or the South, for that matter.

Just say the word, Lisa! I'm happy to help you out any way I can during this difficult time.

I've been looking at CT on internet sites, but they probably don't list everything that's available. And something in Hartford would be especially nice!

...want ads, I can simply broaden what I look at to include positions in the legal field. If I see anything I think would interest you, I'll type it up and send it on to ya. Fairy nuff?

It took much longer than I was comfortable with to get my current job. Things were starting to look pretty bleak. Everything will be much better when you get one, and you will get one.

I could, if you are willing to relocate, get you a job tomorrow. It won't be in you field, and may not pay as much as you're used to,but it will be in a place that has the cheapest living expenses in the country.


One must be open to change.

made $25,500 a year in my last job, I'm not exactly accustomed to having tons of money each payday! What kind of job are you talking about?

if you are more interested, I will provide all the info.

again, good luck!

Are you interested?

with the details!

then I will do what I can to help. Today's Washington Post seems to have several postions that you would be qualified for, and the job situation here seems fairly good.

Two caveats, however. A LOT of positions are government/military related, and the cost of living here is high.

I'll follow up with you if you'd like.

I'm sure that area would have a lot of paralegal and/or legal-related openings. I could email my full resume if you want, and that goes for anyone else here as well.

Let me scan the Post again, and go to a few DC/noVA related job boards. I'll send off the info to you via PM when it's done. Might not be until tomorrow evening though - hope that's OK.

BTW, if you ever need a little "decompressing" - we've got solitude, 61 acres, and a spare room. Sometimes time away from family, kids, etc. does wonders.

Dan and Kate the dogs are quite friendly, too. :)

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most people have cars they can't afford with ridiculous payments...sell it immediately and buy an ugly used car with a good engine for around $3k. Get a small loan from the bank if necessary to pay for it...better to owe 3k than 20k. Next, look around and sell of the crap in your house that you never use...sell it on Ebay. Doing these two things should give you much needed breathing room. In the meantime, I recommend calling some temp companies and getting a clerical/data entry type position tomorrow morning for around $9.00-$10 an hour. It won't be ideal, but you can almost ALWAYS find a place with flexible hours that will pay the bills while you wait for your dream job to roll in. It won't be fun, but this is what it is going to take. Good luck.

I just got it in November for $9,000 from a national chain that gives car loans to people with not-so-great credit and I have a contract I must fulfill for the next 3 1/2 years. I have no equity in it yet, anyway. I'm already registered with every staffing agency in the area, with no luck getting anything.

Considering my last job was only $12.50/hr. (it was only a few miles from home, so that saved a lot of money in gas and commuting expenses), a $9 or $10/hr. job wouldn't be too bad for a temporary situation, but I've been unable to find that around here, even through the agencies. My theory is that they think I'm "overqualified", even though I've told them I'd have no problem with jobs like that for awhile.

I could get you a job in New Mexico tomorrow. but, you have to want to go to a place like this.

Email your resume to :

mhr@sr66.com

starting salary: at least 26k, probably more, and they will assist with moving expenses. You can rent a three bedroom house here for $300.

I'm leaving this particular job tomorrow.

I am staying in this area. I have read your posts for quite some time. If you truly want a change, then I am offering an option.

I will revise my resume and email it to you ASAP. Should I put social work as the objective and revise the rest as well?

Just send it as is. This would be a big change for you, I know, but it could be for the better?

Good luck with whatever you decide.

email at my address as well. (in my profile). I'll make sure it gets attention.

sell it for $8000, then take out a $4000 loan at the credit union. Pay off the remaining $1k you owe, and find a 3k car. Your payment will be cut in half. Just a suggestion.

of the contract. And I'm almost in default from another credit union loan I took out four years ago that I haven't been able to pay for a few months.

Hi, Liberalhistorian! I was wondering if you'd found anything yet. I've been keeping my eye on paralegal postings here from Workopolis (Toronto area) for you, if you'd like me to start forwarding them to you. You can send me your e-mail, or I can paste them into PMs for you if you'd like.

I also still need a job, a real, full-time job! I've been off full-time work since October, and my benefits are over in like SIX WEEKS and I'm starting to get DESPERATE! I'm looking for technical writing/editing work, although I'm fairly flexible.

Help us out!!

HEyHEY, your fellow Canadian DUer, for writing positions, since he's a newspaper editor? If he doesn't have anything at his paper, he might know some leads you could follow.

There were a couple in this Sunday's paper for legal help.

http://www.news-gazette.com/classifieds/index.cfm?Classification=600#CLERICAL

Good luck in your search!


Laura

I appreciate it!

If you're interested . . . Tons of law firms in Atlanta . . .I could probably give you names of 10 real estate closing attorneys & also My bank is hiring like mad- Starting salary about 32-38k/year + bonus of 5 - 15k.

You will be making the loans, though, rather than looking for them! :)

message me, though, if you can, I'll give you phone # as I can't type very fast.

Best of luck, It sounds like you may be in a rural area & may need to get the hell outta dodge to go to someplace with jobs.

Have you tried temping? I was a paralegal for many years and eventually got laid-off. I hated paralegaling, but I temped for the summer while I decided what I wanted to do next. It was pretty lucrative. Of course, I live in the Philadelphia suburbs, which may have a better job picture for paralegals than where you are.

Is it possible for you to include the names of where you've worked on your resume? The legal profession LOVES name-dropping. Quite by happenstance, I have a blue chip law firm in my history and EVERYBODY wanted to interview me when I sent out resumes.

staffing agencies around here, both legal and general, and I'm hoping something will come of it. So far nothing has, but hopefully it will.