I am 49 and closed my solo law practice about a year ago. I have bipolar disorder and have been in a depressive episode since about that time. It was severe but now I would categorize it as mild.

I don't want to practice law anymore (too much stress) but would like to work as a paralegal. I've been looking for a job as a paralegal for about 6 months, have applied to tons of jobs online and via regular mail and got only 2 interviews so far.

My feeling is that an employer should be glad to have an attorney who's willing to work as a paralegal. Do you guys think my desire to work below my skill level, so to speak, is hurting me?

I'm so tired of having nothing to do and feeling unproductive. In about a week I'll be volunteering for a museum to get out of the house and feel productive.