Family Lawyer Question:

☛ Can you describe a typical assignment?
☛ Can you describe a typical day in the life of a paralegal in this position?
☛ Does the position have a full pipeline of work?
☛ How many attorneys and paralegals will I work with?
☛ Why is this position open?
☛ How many paralegals have held this position in the past 5 years?
☛ What are the computer skills required for this position?
☛ If the senior partners retire, does the firm continue on?
☛ What do you expect this paralegal to accomplish?
☛ Will I cross-train in other practice areas of the firm?
☛ What access do paralegals have to word processing?
☛ What access do paralegals have to the law library?
☛ How long has this position been open?
☛ What are the precise characteristics to be a successful candidate?
☛ What is the skill level required for this position?
☛ What software packages will I be expected to know?
☛ Does the firm/corporation have a structured paralegal program?
☛ What is the hiring process?
☛ Would you like a writing sample?
☛ Does the firm have a training program for entry-level paralegals?
☛ Is the relationship between managing partners and paralegals favorable?
☛ What are the most important duties in this position?
☛ What causes a paralegal to fail in this position?
☛ How is my performance evaluated?
☛ What opportunities are there for advancement?
☛ I have some interests outside work. Will I be able to pursue these after hours?
☛ Do you have any other questions regarding my qualifications for this position?
☛ Since I will be working with (five) attorneys, is there a formalized policy for prioritizing the work?
☛ Will I have client contact?
☛ What are the most important goals of this position?
☛ When will you make a hiring decision?
☛ Does the paralegal in this position have an office?