Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant interview questions

Your next team player has awesome office admin abilities, great communication skills and a honed attention to detail. They have in-depth knowledge of legal office procedures, terminology and protocols and a solid knowledge of research methods, the court system and management software.

Top tips: 

• Look for experience over qualifications: A degree in law isn’t necessary, vocational legal studies training or a couple years’ experience works too.
• Grow together: Hire candidates you can grow with by making sure their personal career goals align with your company's mission.

Problem solving interview questions

• How would you prioritize tasks from multiple lawyers?
• How would you conduct research for a case? How would you prepare and what methodology would you follow?

Role-specific interview questions

• How fast can you type?
• What is your billing experience?
• What’s your favorite organizational software?
• How would you rate your phone skills?
• Do you have case management software experience (ie. HoudiniESQ)?
• How would you rate your minute-taking skills?
• What’s your experience drafting depositions/summonses/subpoenas etc?
• Do you know what a demurrer is?
• How would you prepare a case file?
• What legal field are you most interested in?
• What motivates you to excel at work?
• How do you cope in stressful situations?

Behavioral interview questions

• Have you ever implemented a new system to improve office efficiency?
• Describe a time you’ve worked in a team to finish a project on a tight deadline?
• How would you protect confidential info? 
• Have you ever dealt with a demanding client?
• Describe a time you had to communicate with a client or legal representative on behalf of your senior.
• Have you ever explained a complicated legal concept or procedure to a client?
• Has your awesome attention to detail ever prevented a serious mistake?