21 LEGAL ASSISTANT Interview Questions and Answers
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Q1. Tell me about yourself?
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
“Thank you for inviting me to be interviewed for this Legal Assistant position today. Before applying, I studied the job description in detail to ensure I had the necessary skills, abilities, and competencies to perform to a high standard in the role. Over the years, I have built up extensive experience that I believe will be invaluable within the position. I possess exceptional attention to detail skills; I am passionate about research, and I always work at a fast pace. In previous roles, I have worked both on my own, and as part of a team, and I fully understand how important it is to put the needs of the client and the organization above everything else whilst working as a Legal Assistant. I am the type of person who will always uphold the principles of your organization and I can be trusted to act as a positive role model whilst adhering to all rules, laws, and confidentiality practices. If you hire me as your Legal Assistant, I will work tirelessly each day to ensure my duties are carried on time, and to the expected standard.”
Q2. Why do you want to be a Legal Assistant?
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“I want to be a Legal Assistant primary because I am passionate about the law and I find the legal process intriguing. As a Legal Assistant, there is always something new to learn, and I enjoy the type of work where I must be organized, and where I must support others in the execution of their duties. Being a methodical and concise worker, I am at my best when I have specific duties and responsibilities to keep on top of and where I need to work at pace to support the functions of an organization.”
Q3. Why do you want to work for our company as a Legal Assistant?
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Q4. What are the most important skills and qualities needed to be a Legal Assistant?
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Q5. Why should we hire you as a Legal Assistant?
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Q6. Tell me what you expect to be doing on a day-to-day basis as a Legal Assistant?
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Q7. Tell me about a time when you demonstrated strong attention to detail skills at work.
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Q8. As a Legal Assistant, how would you deal with a difficult client?
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Q9. Tell me about a time when you were required to manage multiple tasks at once.
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Q10. Describe a time when you had to deal with a customer or client complaint.
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Q11. What are your greatest strengths that would assist you in the role of a Legal Assistant?
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Q12. What’s your biggest weakness?
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Q13. What would you do if you didn’t get on with someone in our legal team?
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Q14. Tell me about a time when you worked as part of a team to complete a difficult task.
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Q15. As a Legal Assistant, you will often be required to work under stressful conditions. Describe a stressful situation you were recently in at work, and how you handled it.
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Q16. Describe a situation where you demonstrated flexibility at work.
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Q17. Describe a situation when you utilized effective communication skills to achieve the desired outcome.
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Q18. Tell me about a time when you demonstrated commercial awareness or business acumen.
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Q19. What was the last piece of professional development you undertook?
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Q20. Where do you see yourself in five years?
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Q21. That’s the end of your Legal Assistant interview. Do you have questions for the panel?
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Yes! I Want To Pass My Interview!Legal Assistant Skills, Qualities, and Attributes
To be a Legal Assistant, you must possess several essential skills and qualities. Whilst the following list is certainly not exhaustive, it will give you a strong indication as to the attributes needed to excel in the role:
- Exceptional team working qualities.
This involves putting the needs of the team first, making sure you complete your tasks on time, and offering to support other team members when they need your assistance.
- Outstanding researching capabilities.
You must be a good researcher, and be thorough in all of your duties paying particular attention to accuracy in terms of your written work and communications with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Strong administrative skills.
To be a competent Legal Assistant, you need strong administrative capabilities, be able to act in accordance with the law and operating principles of your employer, and remember to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- In-depth knowledge of your area of specialism.
Legal Assistants need to have a solid understanding of their area(s) of specialism. This includes operating practices, legal processes, and an understanding of the documentation that accompanies each process.
- Organizing and planning capabilities.
As a Legal Assistant, you must take responsibility for the planning and organizing of your work without the need for constant supervision. You should also know when the time is right to seek advice or guidance from Lawyers within the firm or your manager.
- Competence in IT systems and ownership or professional development.
To meet the requirements of the role of a Legal Assistant, you must be competent in the use of computer systems and software packages, be able to arrange and organize meetings and be prepared to cope whilst under pressure in difficult and sometimes stressful situations. It is also vital that you take responsibility for your ongoing professional development.
LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific duties of a Legal Assistant will very much depend on several factors. These include the law firm or the Lawyer they assist, the area of legal specialism they operate in, and the number of other supporting roles within the company. However, Legal Assistants will often have numerous daily duties and ongoing responsibilities including preparing legal documents, conducting extensive research based on instructions and guidance from the company lawyers, communicating with clients and keeping them informed of case progression, and collating or preparing documents, information and data as and when required. You will also be required to schedule and organize meetings, prepare for trials, verify documents and identification, provide support during trials, collect evidence, maintain files and archiving, and conduct any other such duties as deemed appropriate by your supervising Lawyer or manager.
TOP TIPS FOR PASSING YOUR LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERVIEW
The following four tips have been designed to help you during your preparation for your Legal Assistant interview. The tips have been carefully formulated by interview expert Richard McMunn to put you ahead of the competition. Read each of the following tips carefully and utilize them within your pre-interview preparation.
LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERVIEW TIP #1
Before attending your interview, research the law firm or organization you are hoping to work for. In particular, find out a little bit about their history, what their mission is, what their values are, and any latest news stories of interest. When they ask you the interview question, what can you tell us about our company, you will be able to answer it with confidence.
LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERVIEW TIP #2
A large portion of your Legal Assistant interview will be behavioral-based. This means you will have to answer interview questions that assess how you have performed in previous situations. Questions such as when have you worked at a pace, when have you provided outstanding customer service, and tell me about a time when you work under pressure are all examples of Legal Assistant behavioral interview questions.
LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERVIEW TIP #3
Think of previous situations where you have managed a large workload, prioritized tasks, been flexible at work, and provided excellent customer or client service. If you can provide specific evidence of where you have previously carried out these tasks in a previous role, you are more likely to be successful at your interview.
LEGAL ASSISTANT INTERVIEW TIP #4
At the end of your Legal Assistant interview, there is a strong possibility they will allow you to ask some questions of your own. You must ask questions that show you care about their organization and how you can assist them to achieve their commercial objectives.
Here are 3 smart questions to consider asking:
- What would you need me to concentrate on in the first 30 days of starting as your Legal Assistant?
- What’s the culture like within the law firm? I’ve heard some good things about it so I’d be keen to learn more.
- What advice would you give to the successful applicant who wants to excel in the role and help the law firm succeed?
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