I start my role as a paralegal within real estate next week! I just wondered if anyone has any tips?
Excited but nervous as this will be my first office job
Not real estate specific but if this is within a firm, here’s a couple tips from my own experience:
-Don’t be afraid to ask questions or “looking stupid” - if it’s your first role, no one expects you to know everything. Better to ask right away than have people cleaning up your easy messes!
-Leave a notebook on your desk and just jot down the administrative things you get told at the start - you’re going to forget down the line so just take notes right at the beginning so you can rely on them later. That includes ie the phone number for IT, email addresses for billing, where to find instructional videos and training, how to use the intranet, etc.
-If you hear/read about social initiatives, join! Sometimes networks or events sound like they’re only for fee-earners but in my experience they’re almost always open for junior staff too, you just have to reach out and register your interest. It’s also an excellent way to get to meet people outside your team/department.
-If you’re having a call, try to have your video on where possible - that way people can put a face to a name when you’re starting out.
-Use firm perks. Seriously. If they’re offering free taxis, free dinners, free coffees, discounted tickets, whatever, use it.
Hope that helps! Good luck
