Just started a new job as a paralegal last week.

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July 25,2022 at 6:01AM UTC

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Just started a new job as a paralegal last week. One of the attorneys that I will be working with is VERY tech averse and comes across (to me) as being proud of it. I have spent the last 15+ years supporting/compensating for old school attorneys. I don’t want to do it anymore. The job is also more clerical than paralegal. I think I should quit before I waste more time (theirs and mine). The people at the firm are really nice and it’s a good job, just maybe not the job for me.

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AnonymousJuly 25,2022 at 9:24AM UTC
Agreed. Don't waste your time, especially if you are relegated to clerical and tech babysitting.
Paralegal positions can vary greatly and if you land in the right right group you can really grow and carve out some great experience. Why waste your career?
Saudia SantureJuly 25,2022 at 1:45PM UTC
I would say if you feel that way already, cut your losses and continue your search. Good luck to you!
AnonymousJuly 25,2022 at 1:48PM UTC
I agree with the other commenters. Your years of experience are beyond valuable and shouldn't be wasted in a position that won't excel your career.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJuly 25,2022 at 4:09PM UTC
It sounds like the issues with this job were ones that could have been researched/questioned before accepting the job. Learn from this experience so that you land in a better fit next time - best wishes!
mary jo colwellJuly 29,2022 at 2:45AM UTC
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I had a couple conversations with the firm partners and their vision of my role is closer to my vision. However, the person training me was not made aware of this. This position is new and not fully formed, yet. The partners expressed their hope that the role would evolve with collaboration, with too much of their planning.
THAT made me feel much better about the job.
I’m still not certain about the high-needs attorney.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 27,2022 at 12:31AM UTC
I'm curious as to why you accepted this new position. Didn't any of this come up during the interview process? If not, I would recommend you formulate a plan to drill down on these - and any other issues - that are important to you, during your next interviews so you don't wind up in this situation again.
That said, personally, I have more respect for someone who says "this is not a fit for me" than someone who thinks they should "stick it out" and be miserable for 6 months or a year because ... I don't know why - it will look better on their resume?
Sometimes when you know, you know. I have known on Day One that the position was not the right fit for me. I still worked there for several months while I searched for a new position, but I was right in my initial assessment. I've never had a job get better. Ever.
As an employee, all you really have to invest is your time. Isn't it better to invest it in a better company/position where it will pay off for you in the long run.
I say fire that resume back up.
Please let me know if you have any questions.