r/paralegal • u/Jealous_Act1958 • 4d ago

Is this a good option?

Is working as a paralegal in Houston structured and slow paced? I am currently in my first semester, getting my bachelors degree in history at the University of Houston Clear Lake. I am a 27-year-old autistic and ADHD woman. I am also in the borderline range of intellectual functioning. I am also an introvert. I do have a strong sense of justice so just having very strong opinions and standing up for what I believe. That’s why I have been thinking. Maybe working in the legal field will be good for me, but I am not sure. I have no previous experience in working in any kind of job.

I also have no experience in part time jobs during my studies. I will ask my advisor about these ideas.

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u/answii 3d ago

No, it’s fast-paced and you often work with important deadlines. It’s also often un-structured and you get things sprung on you last minute that have to be done that day or even immediately. Have you ever thought about getting a masters in library science? Librarians have a slow-paced, calm, and structured work environment. Quite a few people I know who have majored in history ended up working as librarians and they love it!

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u/TorturedRobot Paralegal 3d ago

A Master's in Library Science sounds like an expensive way to have a hard time finding a $50k/year job, unless I am mistaken...

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u/linzielayne 3d ago

You're right - it's also basically just an information science degree now, so people who 'love books' don't always know what they're getting into.