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I recently started as a paralegal in a real estate practice, mostly handling HOA delinquent dues collections. I have been here for about 2 months.

When I first joined, the attorneys trained me by walking me through how to handle certain matters step-by-step. However, once I was expected to handle files independently, I started getting stuck midway through tasks because there are a lot of judgment calls involved. When I ask for help, there is usually very little guidance or supervision.

The frustrating part is that when my work is eventually reviewed, the feedback often turns into "this was done incorrectly" rather than explaining what the correct process should have been. It feels like I am expected to know things that were never clearly taught.

I tried discussing a better training/check-in process with my boss, but he said he doesn't have time.

Another issue is that there seem to be conflicting instructions depending on who I ask. The attorney I report to and the partner sometimes approach HOA dues calculations differently. Both believe their method is correct, but the result is that I am unsure which process I am supposed to follow.

The team also has shared daily to-do lists/checklists that circulate, but my attorney rarely assigns me specific tasks for the day. Instead, I am expected to look at the list, figure out what needs to be done, and take ownership with minimal supervision.

I understand that paralegals are expected to become independent, but I am still very new and feel like there is a gap between "learn by doing" and being given enough direction to do the work correctly.

For experienced paralegals or attorneys:

• Is this a normal experience in law firms?
• How long should training/oversight typically last for a new paralegal?
• How do you handle situations where two attorneys have different procedures for the same task?
• Should I be pushing harder for structured training, or is this just part of becoming a paralegal?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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