Below are some other questions I’ve been asked and may not have addressed specifically in this video!

FAQ’s As A Legal Assistant:

What type of law firm do you work for? Employment Law Firm
Did you go to school to become a legal assistant? Not necessarily, but I did study political science with a minor in Literature & Writing, which is considered a “pre law” track by some people.
Did you go to college? Yes, I went to a 4 year university and graduated a semester early at Cal State San Marcos.
How much do you make? $23/ hour with benefits (medical, dental, vision because I am considered a full time employee)
How many hours do you work/ week? 40 hours (MonFri/ 9am6pm)
Is being a legal assistant the same as being a paralegal? They have similarities, but paralegals are certified and go through a specific training to get their paralegal certificate. Because of the certificate, they are usually paid more, but it can vary among law firms. Both roles assist attorneys during the legal process.
Do you plan on becoming an attorney/ going to law school? At the moment, no. I’ve discovered there are different ways that I can be involved in the legal field without being an attorney and still feel fulfilled with what I do. That’s not to say I won’t change my mind in the future.
Is being a legal assistant stressful? Like any job, there are stressful days or weeks. It can be stressful dealing with clients if they have complicated questions or if you have to stop a task to do something else for your manager, and then come back to it, but I think that’s common with many different industries.
How did you adjust at first as a legal assistant? I struggled a lot with Impostor Syndrome the first few months, but it gets better I promise : )

Xo,
Icie

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A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
Where are you from? I was born in Manila, Philippines, but came to the US with my mom when I was 2 and raised in Orange County, CA. Now, I reside in San Diego, CA with my boyfriend.
What’s your ethnicity? Filipina American
How old are you? 22 (2000’s baby :))
Where did you go for college? Cal State San Marcos
What did you study in college? BA in Political Science with a minor in Literature & Writing
What’s your job? Legal assistant at an employment law firm
What’s your birthday and sign? 07/22/2000; Cancer through and through :)
Favorite music artist? Easy, Taylor Swift.
Favorite food? Anything Italian or Mexican (I love me some carbs).
Favorite TV show? There’s too many and I tend to change my mind depending on my mood haha. Some of my favorites are Stranger Things, This is Us, Supernatural, The Bold Type, and Selling Sunset.