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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 217618" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello! Of course - I can share some tips that I used when detailing my paralegal experience in the work experience section.I wouldn't worry too much about only having been there a few months - even a short amount of paralegal experience can give you plenty to talk about. I'd suggest focusing less on the length of time and more on the skills and insights you've gained so far. For example, you could highlight any responsibility you have taken on (e.g. drafting, client contact, legal research, admin support), or how the role has helped you develop transferable skills like attention to detail, teamwork, or time management.It can also be useful to frame it in terms of what you've learned about the legal sector, firm environment, or a particular practice area. Even if your tasks seem small, they show an understanding of how a firm operates day-to-day, which is really valuable! I often discussed how some of the smaller administrative tasks that I completed in relation to client monies gave me an insight into the financial systems involved in matters and how clients were billed.As an example of how you can draw skills out, in my time as a paralegal, I managed the firm's transition from paper files during an office move and organised them to be sent to an external storage facility. Whilst on the surface this may seem like a general administrative task, I highlighted my leadership and teamwork skills in managing the team, as well as organisation skills and working towards a tight deadline to ensure that all the files were sent away by moving day. Quality over quantity is definitely the way to go - it's better to pick out a few strong examples and reflect on those <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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