[blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours

Mon May 16 14:43:50 UTC 2011

Kendrick,

Unfortunately, that seems to be the prevalent mind set out there as it
relates to blindness in many career fields.

I've found that since I've worked as a paralegal as a fully sighted
individual and now blind there is a difference.  I read things much faster
since I have my screen reader on warp speed.  Hopefully someone will give
you a chance to showcase the good work they know you have.

Good luck and you'll do well with billable time.  I just keep a word
document up and put everything there.  I do spell checks and then copy and
paste into the billing system.  This is something I did as a sighted
paralegal as well.  There are tons of online firm management software
programs out there.  Some do not work but one that does is
www.mycaseinc.com.  It offers a free 30 day trial.  There is a free program
out there at www.my.realpractice.com.  It's not as elaborate but may give
you the tools you need to keep track of your time.

Will Burley

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From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of joe hines
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What happened to lady justice being blind folded

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There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the
comment about career counselors.

Sincerely,
Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011)

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based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career
counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the
years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind
themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with
hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and
individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with.
Chuck
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From: "Nora Devine" <devinenora at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM
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Hi Kendrick,

I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I
would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as
much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the
government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the
legal field.

I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a
private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision
issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it
outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government.

Thanks so much,

Best Regards,

Nora Devine
Juris Doctor Candidate 2012
University of San Francisco School of Law
Tel: 510-508-4209
devinenora at gmail.com

2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy <dricken at gmail.com>

> Hello All,
>
>
>
> As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and 
> working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they 
> work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques 
> and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient 
> completing their task?
>
>
>
> I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and 
> alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the 
> billable hour system.
> Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm 
> that is plaintiff oriented.
>
>
>
>
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Best Regards,

Nora Devine
Juris Doctor Candidate 2012
University of San Francisco School of Law
Tel: 510-508-4209
devinenora at gmail.com
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