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Originally Posted by newgal2
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.
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Hi, no I don't think you wanting to get a job below your previous job is hurting you, I think its a good idea to take on a possibly less stressful job and they would be lucky to have someone with such great experience such as yourself. Don't give up, keep applying, its only been 6 months, make sure you're sending out resumes basically every single day. You could also apply to other positions that are more office related, you could look at law enforcement buildings that might have an open administration position available. Be open minded and apply to jobs that relate to your experience but it doesn't mean you're confined to a courtroom or a lawyer, these skills can be applied to many other businesses and institutions. If they ask why you've been out of work for x amount of time, say you had personal family business to take care of (like being a caregiver for a family member).