The biggest advantage of a small company is the experience of the team. There are lawyers and paralegals, but they all intervene where necessary and assist in any case in any way. I can't imagine a better environment to grow and develop skills right after college. Additionally, experience and preparation for law school and legal practice are invaluable. When I started this position, to say I dove in at the deep end is an understatement. The key to success in the legal field is knowing the procedures, and at first I had no idea how it was going to end. As time passed, the words and their meanings started to stick and I began to understand. Over the past year I have learned more than I could have imagined. Civil litigation excites me. Successful lawyers are well-trained and fast. They are stubborn and stand their ground because trust must be the foundation of a case. While my job includes many smaller tasks, such as drafting deposition notices, written discovery requests, and scheduling meetings, I enjoy the supporting role I also play in drafting, editing, and reviewing trial and mediation documents, motions and reports for clients, as well as reviewing medical records and summarizing depositions. And while I know that a fraction of all cases end up in a courtroom for trial, assisting the attorneys in our firm's recent trial was instrumental in solidifying my decision to pursue law