Paralegals mainly work in some law firms or government legal agencies. Some paralegals are primarily engaged in notary work, while others are engaged in trademark registration agency work.
The job responsibilities of a paralegal include: organizing and keeping legal documents, studying certain details in legal documents, providing various paid legal services to the society, and handling external legal notarization matters.
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1) i have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field.
For the past ten months, I have been working as a full-time assistant to a lawyer in a legal professional agency.
2) i was commended on my ability to take information and break it down into usable facts.
I have the ability to take information and break it down into usable facts. Received praise from people.
3) i am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used.
I hope to find a job that can use my research and writing skills.
4) flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job.
In this type of job, flexibility would certainly rank high in the first place.
5) i made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda.
I made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda.
Her) project is important.
6) it was very rewarding to have put so much effort into a project and see the really great results.
Good results are well worth it.
7) my boss was impressed with the work i had done.
My boss was very satisfied with the work I had done.
8) i did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves.
I did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves.
9) my biggest satisfaction is when i experience growth in a job.
My biggest satisfaction is when I experience growth in a job.
10) i put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously.
I studied hard as a paralegal and I took it seriously.
conversation conversation
(a=applicant i=interviewer)
i： let`s begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background.
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a： i have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field. my experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law, where i have been able to apply my paralegal education. i was commended on my ability to take information and break it down into usable facts. i really love research and analyzing facts. my major in college was english, and as a result, my writing skills are my major strength. i am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used.
i： what do you think are the key qualities needed to succeed in the paralegal profession?
a： flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job. in my last position, i supported four lawyers, and it was not unusual for them all to give me high-priority items to do in the same day or week. there were days when i had to stop and prioritize my work just to get a handle on everything. i would discuss the urgency of their work with each of them so i didn`t drop the ball. at the same time, i made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda. i think communication is probably the next key quality. it really worked well when i talked with each of them, explaine
d my situation, and got their input.
i： can you give me an example of a time when you had to work above and beyond your job description?
a： there was a very important project that had to be researched and completed by the end of the week. even though i worked extra hours every night for almost two weeks, my boss and i stayed until 2 a.m. for two nights before the final wrap up. it was very rewarding to have put so much effort into a project and see the really great results. my boss gave me a bonus for my extra effort.
i： tell me about a time when you had to research a case and encountered some obstacles you had to overcome.
a： i remember a case that was filled with obstacles. the first thing i did was research through documents and past cases that had similar circumstances. i assembled the facts and then tried to put them together and analyze the next step. i was able to get some input from another lawyer i happened to see at lunch. through some hard work and fact digging, i was able to find a way to overcome most of the obstacles . i took my findings to my boss and made some recommendations, which she and i discussed and eventually resolved. my boss was impressed with the work i had done.
i： what are your strengths and weaknesses?
a： my strengths are my caring about getting the job done. i am very results-driven and have been able to me
et all my deadlines in past jobs. as far as weaknesses, i really enjoy my work, and sometimes i put in too much time. but i am aware of my tendency to overwork and have learned to pace myself more.
i： tell me about a time when you had a confrontation with a coworker or boss.
a： i did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves. i asked her if i could talk with her one day, and we had a good discussion. it turned out she was not aware of the impact of her actions and that she really needed an explanation of the procedure. i took the time to explain the procedures, and there haven`t been any problems since that day.
i： when do you find a job satisfying?
a： my biggest satisfaction is when i experience growth in a job. when i first started as a paralegal, i had a lot to learn. but through hard work, advice from some good mentors and continuing education, i have come a long way. i have learned to be flexible when possible and to deal with difficult people in a positive manner.
i： how would your coworkers describe you?
a： first, they`d say i have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. i really enjoy working with people. secondly, they `d say i had great customer service skills. i put the customer first. and thirdly, they`d say that i know the law. i put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously.
i：do y
ou have any questions?
a: yes, i do. ??on a scale of one to 10, what would you say morale was in this company?
i: Tell me about yourself and your background, let’s start the interview.
a: For the past ten months, I have been working as a full-time lawyer assistant in a legal professional agency. My job is to assist legal attorneys in the field of employment law so that I can apply what I have learned as a paralegal to my work. I am praised for my ability to take information and turn it into usable facts, and I enjoy investigating and analyzing facts. I majored in English in college, so writing skills are my specialty. I'm hoping to find a job where I can use my investigative and writing skills.
i: What do you think are the key qualities for success as a paralegal?
a: In this type of work, flexibility is certainly number one. In my previous job, I helped four attorneys, who often gave me equally important work to do on the same day or week. Sometimes, I have to prioritize my work in order to get every job done well. I discuss with each of them the urgency of the work so I don't miss a beat. At the same time, I convinced each of them that his or her job was important in my schedule. I think the second most important quality is communication skills. This helps every time I discuss issues with them. I told them my situation and listened to their opinions.
i: Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work overtime and it was beyond your scope of work?
a: There was once a very important project that had to be investigated before the weekend and done. Even though I had been working overtime every night for almost two weeks, two nights my boss and I worked until 2 a.m. until it was finished. It's well worth putting in a lot of effort on a project and getting such great results. My boss rewarded me for my extra work.
i: Tell me about a time when you encountered many difficulties in order to investigate a case, but you had to overcome these difficulties.
a: I remember a case that encountered many obstacles. The first thing I did was to investigate all the documents and past cases of similar situations. I collected all the evidence and put it together, waiting for the next step of analysis. It happened that I met another lawyer at lunch and got some information from him. Through hard work and digging into the facts, I found a way to overcome most of the difficulties. I told my boss about my findings and made some suggestions. Finally, after discussion, the difficulties were solved. The boss is very satisfied with the work I do.
i: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
a: My strength is that I must get the job done. I am a person who never quits until I reach my goal, and in the past I have always been able to get the job done. As far as my flaws are concerned, I really enjoy my job,
and sometimes put too much time into it. But I have realized this and know how to adjust myself appropriately.
i: Tell me have you ever had a conflict with a colleague or boss?
a: I did have a dispute with someone who upset me. I asked her if I could talk to her someday and we had a good discussion. But she didn't realize the impact of what she was doing, or that she needed someone else to explain her job. I ended up taking the time to explain the workflow to her and haven't had any issues since.
i: When do you feel most satisfied with your work?
a: My greatest satisfaction is when I experience growth at work. When I started working as a paralegal, I had a lot to learn.
But through hard work, some advice from mentors, and in-depth study, I've learned a lot. I learned to be as flexible as possible and approach difficult people with a positive attitude.
i: How would your colleagues describe you?
a: First of all, they would say that I am an energetic and enthusiastic person because I like working with people very much. Second, they would say I know a lot about customer service skills. I put my customers first. The third thing is they will say I know the law, I put in a lot of effort as a paralegal and I took it very seriously.
i： Do you have any questions to ask?
a： Yes, on a ten-point scale, how do you think the morale of your company’s employees is?
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Paralegals should have a lawyer qualification certificate, have certain work experience and the ability to handle cases independently, and have a lawyer's practicing certificate.
The ability to take information and break it down into usable facts is very important.
The ability to take information and break it down into usable facts is very important.
1) my experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law.
civil law
commercial law
criminal law
My work experience is that I have been helping lawyers in employment law.
civil law
commercial law
criminal law
2) i am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used.
applied
utilized
I would like to find a job where I can use my research and writing talents.
3) flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job.
be primary
be first
be number one
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Flexibility is of course important in this type of work.
Main
Rank first
Rank first
4) my boss was impressed with the work i had done.
pleased with
satisfied with
My boss is very impressed with my work.
Very satisfied
Very satisfied
5) i did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves.
a conflict
a disagreement
a dissension
I did have a disagreement with someone who made me angry.
There have been conflicts
There have been quarrels
There have been disagreements
6) i put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously.
make great efforts
put a lot of work
As a paralegal, I put in a lot of effort in study , and take it seriously.