Preparing for Success: Common Legal Staff Interview Questions and Sample Answers Legal staff interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation, you can ace your next interview and land your dream job. In this article, we'll cover some common legal staff interview questions and provide sample answers to help you prepare for success. (102 views)
Legal Staff Q&A: Common Questions and Answers for Legal Support Staff Members This article provides answers to common questions that legal support staff members may have about their job duties, qualifications, rights, and career advancement opportunities. By understanding these key topics, legal support staff members can feel empowered and confident in their role and contribute to the success of their organization. (66 views)
Public Defender Interview Questions: The Real Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer If you’re interested in becoming a public defender, there are public defender interview questions you should be prepared to answer. Whether you’re preparing for an interview as a federal public defender or a public defender at the state or county level, these interviews are far different than preparing for a law firm interview. In this article, we will review the most... (374 views)
How to Handle "Curve Ball" Questions in a Legal Interview You landed an interview for a legal position you really want. You meet all the stated requirements and you’ve got the requisite experience. You’ve prepared for the interview, nailing down your responses to all the tough questions you expect to be asked. (92 views)
10 Questions You Should Never Be Asked by Law in an Interview There are numerous state and federal antidiscrimination laws designed to assure that employers hire based upon skill, rather than stereotypes. Therefore, there are some things a legal interviewer isn't allowed to ask. How do you know what's fair game? Here are some questions that should raise red flags. (38 views)
Top 7 Common Behavioral Interview Questions Asked In Legal Interviews More and more, legal employers are asking behavioral questions during interviews to see how candidates would behave when confronted with an issue on the job. Since behavioral interviews are becoming so popular, it’d behoove you to prepare responses for some commonly-asked behavioral interview questions. Here are a few to start off with: (3214 views)
Paralegals: What’s The Toughest Question You Answered During a Job Interview? We asked paralegal Kimberli A. Taylor who is employed by Los Angeles’ Conover & Grebe, LLP, what’s the toughest question she answered during a job interview. We hope you enjoy her response. (334 views)
What Questions Should a Paralegal Ask before Being Hired at a Law Firm? We asked attorneys and paralegals throughout the country what questions a paralegal should ask before being hired at a law firm. They provided straightforward and useful advice that a potential paralegal should ask their employers. We hope you enjoy their responses. (4078 views)
Answering Difficult Questions about Paralegal Job It is very natural to prepare yourself for handling difficult questions that are being shot on you at the time of interview. Below are some specific ways in which you can protect yourself without alienating the interviewer who poses questions that are illegal or border on illegality. (129 views)
Questioning session During the Interview Remember that you have already begun the interview, so let the interviewer set the pace and begin the serious questioning. Below is a list of questions you may be asked, so be prepared to answer them. As you review this list, you will notice that some of these questions are broad and general. It is your job to answer them as specifically as you can, relating your answers... (60 views)
Legal Job Interviews & Handling Negative Questions Once in a while, especially if your lawyer interviewer is a litigator or trial attorney, you may find yourself the focus of a "negative" or "adversary" interview. This is one in which all of the interviewer's questions appear to be designed to put you down or make you reveal unflattering or negative information about yourself, and it can be a truly terrifying experience.... (2809 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. (109113 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)