Paralegals spend long hours at a desk, reading, writing, organizing and meeting deadlines. Gifts that make the desk more comfortable and the day a little calmer are the best.
At the desk
- A seat cushion, lumbar support or a footrest.
- A good pen and a notebook, in a style they like.
- Blue-light glasses, if they like them. Skip anything that needs a prescription.
- A desk lamp, a wrist support or a desk organizer.
- Sticky notes, tabs and highlighters. Plain and useful.
Between tasks
- An insulated tumbler or travel mug with a lid.
- Tea, coffee or snacks.
- Hand cream and lip balm.
- A small desk plant.
A real break
A gift card for a bookstore, a lunch or a favorite coffee shop, a good book or a comfortable blanket for home gives them time that isn't work.
What to skip
- Legal puns, gavel gifts and "objection" jokes.
- Anything that suggests billable hours or stress.
- Strongly scented items for a shared office.
- Gifts that might look like a conflict of interest. Check your firm's rules if you are a client.
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