[blindlaw] Blind Paralegal Looking for Work...Yet Again

[ckrugman at sbcglobal.net]

This strategy definitely works. As a freelancer I have used it successfully. 
It sometimes takes time especially with the current economic conditions 
where operating and trial costs are a significant factor. It sometimes takes 
several contacts reminding the attorney that you are available and willing 
to work.
Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal
1237 P Street
Fresno ca 93721
559-266-9237
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Karpilow" <benkarpilow at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blind Paralegal Looking for Work...Yet Again


> I'm a big fan of networking. If you know any lawyers socially, start with 
> them. If you have friends or family in the area, ask them whether they 
> know any lawyers, then contact those lawyers as a friend or relative of 
> whoever it was that mentioned their name. This will create added pressure 
> to give you the time of day since there's a personal connection involved. 
> Then, keep contacting those lawyers, ask them who they know, who they can 
> refer you to, etc. You may even want to consider doing some volunteer work 
> so people can see the quality of your work without  going out of pocket. 
> Then, once they see your quality, and that you're capable of doing the 
> job, they may feel more inclined to offer you steady, paying work. These 
> are just suggestions, and I hope they help. Keep  plugging away and hang 
> in there.  Sincerely,
>
> Ben Karpilow
> From: "WB" <mruniverse08 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 6:42 AM
> Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Paralegal Looking for Work...Yet Again
>
>
>> Hi Folks!  I hope everyone is doing well.
>>
>>
>>
>> I've placed some postings on here in months past asking for advice on how 
>> to
>> find work as a blind paralegal.  I've taken most of the suggestions I've
>> received to no avail.
>>
>>
>>
>> I've been on interviews and through trial and error, figured that I would
>> take my laptop to explain how the assistive technology works.  I've taken
>> the suggestions of how to set up a freelance business with no luck.
>>
>>
>>
>> Is anyone else having this problem?  I could really use some tangible,
>> effective help.  I'm drowning here.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for any help.
>>
>>
>>
>> Will
>>
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