Recent content by paramedikisto

Cost of living? I worked in rural southwest US and ER RN was a $55-65K a year job. Most medics made $45-55K a year. Cost of living is always a factor. I thought a big city like Chicago would be $$$$, and while there are things that are more expensive (mainly food and parking), rents are quite...

Absolutely. And this job might not be for you if you're a DON at a big hospital who pulls down six figures or an offshore medic making $80K a year working month on/month off. I made $19/hr as a medic. I made $20/hr as a law clerk working part time for an attorney while I was in law school...

1) I can't speak for the firm on the salary, because that's something you have to work out. But if it were me, I'd look up what a paralegal makes in the Chicago area with 2-3 years of experience, and start from there, asking for maybe 10-20% more based on how strong ones resume is. Also, keep...

Entry level wages *for the legal field in this kind of position* Believe me, it won't be $12 an hour, and if that's what you're making as an experienced provider...you're getting screwed. And FYI, not only am I an ambulance chaser, I'm an....Ambulance Driver!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm an attorney and paramedic with a large law firm in the Chicago area. We are seeking a medical paralegal for our fast-growing medical malpractice department. Before I get swamped with resumes, please take a moment to read below and consider whether you fit the bill...