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Interview Questions Paralegal
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents,
or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
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Top Interview question for "Paralegal"
Planning and Organization
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Why are you interested in being a paralegal?
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Which areas of law interest you the most?
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How do you prioritize work, maintain composure, and reach deadlines under pressure?
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What steps do you follow to prepare for a trial?
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What types of data do you gather and analyze for a case? How do you organize the case file?
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Tell me about a time when you missed a deadline.
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Tell me a time when you had to unexpectedly change the task you were working on.
Composure and Customer Service
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What does customer service mean to you?
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Tell me about a time you met with clients to discuss details of a case.
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How do you go about establishing rapport with a new person?
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What process do you use to calm an upset client?
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Tell me about a time you had to deal with an unreasonable request.
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Tell me about a conflict you handled well and one you didn’t handle well.
Written and Oral Communication
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Please provide some examples of legal documents you have prepared.
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Have you ever mediated disputes between parties?
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Tell me about a time you put together a research paper. How did you find relevant information and organize your research?
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How do you disseminate information to other people? How do you decide what's important?
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How do you explain complex legal terms to a client?
Technology and Research
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Tell me about a time you learned how to use a new software program.
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How would you use the Internet to research public records and laws to prepare for a case?
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