In this episode of Former Reality, Your Secret Set Sister talks with Erin, a seasoned unscripted AC, audio assist, and producer on shows like Real Housewives, who made the leap into the legal world as a federal public defender paralegal. Erin shares how she navigated not one but two major career pivots—balancing her love for production with a new role focused on research, courtroom prep, and client interviews. Her story offers insight into spotting transferable skills, staying adaptable, and finding stability in uncertain times—while still keeping an eye on her dream of working in true crime.

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Further Reading - paralegaledu.org, Forbes, Indeed

Paralegal regulations by state - PDF

Resume Writing - Reality Resumes, MyPerfectResume, Zety

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