Who Thrives In The Legal Industry According To A Paralegal At A Law Firm
Stephanie, a paralegal, highlights the importance of self-belief and curiosity for success in the legal industry, stating that "the more Curious you are the better it is for you". Their career advancement, they explain, stems from "tenacity", "effort", and a realistic perspective on growth and learning from mistakes.
Confidence, Curiosity, Tenacity, Resilience, Problem-Solving
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Stephanie Henriquez
Paralegal
Legal Services Company
UCLA: 2018
N/A
History, Art History
Law
Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Confidence and self-belief are crucial, even while acknowledging that you won't know everything.
2. Curiosity and a desire to learn are vital for growth and advancement in the legal field.
3. Tenacity, effort, and staying true to yourself are key to navigating challenges and achieving personal goals in the industry.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think the legal industry as a whole, it's important to just believe in yourself. Everybody is going to have imposter syndrome, perhaps more so than others depending on your background.
But I think remaining confident, while also knowing that you're never going to know everything, is key. The beauty of it is that you get to learn and you get to ask questions. The more curious you are, the better it is for you.
Honestly, I think I've grown so much within this field simply because of my curiosity. Everywhere I've gone throughout my career, whether it's my previous firm or here, I've always moved up because of my curiosity, my tenacity, and the effort I put in.
Obviously, never let certain attitudes or energies conflict with your own personal goals. So again, just ride the waves and stay true to yourself. Don't let other people's projections of your work ethic mitigate your own efforts.
You should always value and know that you're doing the work. So, as I said, just remain confident. Even when you mess up, it's a learning experience.
It's all about perspective. I wouldn't say positive, because that can lead into harsh positivism, which I don't think is good either. But the reality is that you're growing, and you're going to grow within wherever you go and anything you do in life.