How can I get an administrative/clerical job in a law office?
Asked by coelsm
I'm new to NYC and this would be my first job in a law office. I have pretty good admin skills, but everyone wants someone with experience. I can't afford to temp because I need a steady job. Anyone have any advice? I really want to get into this field. Thanks for any help!

Best Answer:
You need to put into perspective that no job is permanent for anyone in our country. Logistics are changing with the politics, and this have remained unsteady since 2001. What used to be a sure bet for a long term career is not as secure as it used to be. Also, a lot of temp services work with law offices and those jobs can quickly turn into permanent jobs after a probation period, just as any other job would wait 30-90 days to declare you worthy of remaining with them permanently. I think with any job the position of permanence is simple semantics Either you rock at your job and they keep you for good (how long that is no one knows, nor can guarantee), or you suck at it and they let you go sooner rather than later. You don't have to be at a temo agency to deal with rejection.
Previous HR management experience in Temp Agency as well as corporation
Answered by Saigealina

Try creating an account on LinkedIn (linkedin.com). It has definitely help me with Professional Networking and I've gotten many job offers and there are lots more that are interesting. Good Luck!
Answered by sweetapplepie814

HA! I managed to do just what you're trying to do by working for a guy no one else in the firm liked. As it turned out, we get along great. Maybe you could apply for a receptionist job or an errand runner and make it clear from the start you would like to move up.
Answered by halter_broke