Five Things You Should Know Before Your Paralegal Interview in a Law Firm Five particular characteristics bear on hiring practices. Once you have worked in the legal environment for a time, these characteristics will just seem like normal descriptions of the professional terrain; when you are new, they can befuddle and confuse you, cause apprehension, and perhaps keep you from getting hired for a job that you really wanted. (1246 views)
A Paralegal Needs to Constantly Improvise to Perform Better at Interviews Keep in mind, if the interviewer appears bored and unfocused, it's your job to make your interview go well. But remember, many legal interviewers take a "show me who you are" approach on purpose; they deliberately throw down the gauntlet to see how the interviewee responds. (8 views)
The Four Parts of a Legal Interview for Paralegals Those who leave the interview to fate seem to think that the interview is just one long series of questions and answers. The winning presentations are most often given by paralegals who understand the basic structure of an effective legal interview. (51 views)
Four Styles Adopted by Interviewers When Interviewing Paralegals Contrary to what you may have heard, the legal interview is not a lion's den, but an arena with special qualities. The special qualities affect both style and kind. Let's consider different styles adopted by interviewers who interview paralegals. Be conscious of the style, but don't get taken in by style. "Style," as opposed to "kind," has more to do with the individual's... (14 views)
Taking Apart the Paralegal Interview Getting ready for, going to, and participating in an interview is challenging, nerve-wracking, and for some, dreadful. Yet the formal interview is the way people get work. In fact, the majority of the hiring process takes place in the interview. There are enough other factors in the interview process to make it the palm-moistening, mouth-drying event that it is, but that... (10 views)
The Bio: Presenting Your Life-Story at a Paralegal Interview People often misunderstand the purpose of the bio. Skeptics say, "If it is scripted, it won't sound real." This is a problem of presentation, not memorization. It is true that people tend to sound robotic when they memorize something. I am not suggesting that you memorize your bio verbatim. However, it is a good idea to have a general outline in mind. (1610 views)
The Three Types of Legal Interviews Faced by Paralegals A quiet breeze blew across the outdoor patio at our favorite downtown cafe. My colleague continued to stir the cream into her coffee as she talked. "You know, most paralegal applicants have a good array of skills and wonderful personalities. The interview is just the place where some are more effective than others at getting their skills and their personalities across." (978 views)
The HUSTLE Principles for Getting a Paralegal Job Interview The final strategy in a job hunt has to do with the quality of your effort. Very little of this comes naturally, unless you are a natural hustler. The first spirit of America is fierce independence. The fiercely independent declared that without the shackles of the old world binding a person to a state or class, an individual by dint of competition, energy, drive, and... (309 views)
How to Carry Your Law Job Interview Effectively You should develop your interview skills by going on as many interviews as possible. This will provide valuable interview experience through exposure to a variety of interview styles and techniques. Many employers first and fore most conduct a brief telephone interview to determine whether you possess the necessary qualifications and attitude to warrant an interview During... (15 views)
The Effective Paralegal Interview Most paralegal applicants have a good array of skills and wonderful personalities. The interview is just the place where some are more effective than others at getting their skills and their personalities across. (18 views)
Basics of Paralegal Interview Those who leave the interview to fate seem to think that the interview is just one long series of questions and answers. The winning presentations are most often given by paralegals who understand the basic structure of an effective legal interview. (223 views)
Interviewing Basics for Paralegals and Clients Some law firms ask their paralegals to initiate and conduct all witness interviews for accident, criminal, and similar cases. In these instances, you'll want to follow some careful guidelines to avoid any problems later (when they're usually too large to fix). Using paralegals saves money, and many firms like to give their staffs the chance to track the case from start to... (445 views)
The Effective Paralegal Interview Most paralegal applicants have a good array of skills and wonderful personalities. The interview is just the place where some are more effective than others at getting their skills and their personalities across. (369 views)
Strategies for Interviewing for a Paralegal Job Less than 10 percent of interviewing success is based on your educational background. Interviewing success is more likely to be linked to the first impression you make on the interviewer, the interviewer's perspective on how you will fit into the firm, your body language, facial expressions, and how you answer the interviewer's questions. (24 views)
Acquiring Work as a Paralegal: The Job Interview Interviews generally begin with "small talk." Questions posed to you in the beginning of an interview might range from "Did you have any trouble finding us?" to "How did you find out about the firm?" You would never answer questions such as these with replies of: "I had the worst time trying to find you" or, "Oh, I just looked up the firm in Martindale-Hubbell and you were... (202 views)
Challenges of Making Job Interviews Without a Car Many job seekers have trouble getting to an interview or a job because a car is needed to cover the great distance involved. This is a very real problem, and it reflects the extent to which the automobile has become a necessity. Public transportation by bus or train usually is available only in large cities. Yet more and more, jobs are to be found out of the city, as... (399 views)
Proper Responses to a Final Answer Regarding a Paralegal Job Interview Now that you been interviewed, interrogated, examined, and polled about your skills, abilities, personality, and attitudes, it's time to analyze and evaluate your initial response to a potential job offer. Perhaps you have never formally assembled this kind of information before and things have just come together for you in a natural, easy fashion. However, the new way of... (869 views)
The Questions to Expect During a Paralegal Job Interview The most nerve-wracking portion of the interview is, of course, answering the many questions that may be posed to you. You may be asked a variety of questions, depending on the skill level of the person interviewing you. (109115 views)
Job Interview Attire for Paralegals APPEARANCE COUNTS Certainly at some point in our lives, we have all picked up the most current magazines and imagined ourselves in the latest rage from Vogue or GQ. And to wear these delightful garments, we've sucked in our tummies, tightened our bat wings, and shored in our love handles. All the while, listening to our loved ones who have assured us how absolutely... (10953 views)
Expecting Difficult Questions During a Paralegal Job Interview The behind every question lurks a possible objection. Basically, the interviewer continues to ask JD herself, "Why should I hire you?" They really consider objections as part of their job. No one is entirely gullible, and objections serve as guideposts to making the right decision about the right candidate. (1507 views)
Tips on how to be at your best while handling tough questions at an Interview You're all set for the interview for the new job. You've arrived 10 minutes early. You've worn your best suit, you have three copies of your resume as well as business cards, and you've made sure that your appearance is immaculate. And then you're faced with the onslaught of interview questions, some of which you have strong answers to and some that might throw you for... (156 views)