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84 Paralegal Questions And Answers

61⟩ Why should we employ you for the job?

You should put focus on what you can bring to the organisation. Some qualities can include the following:

☛ Legal knowledge

☛ Abilities

☛ Legal experience and skills

Now you should bring specific attention to the qualities that you bring, by highlighting particular strengths such as

☛ Your analytical ability,

☛ Your specialist knowledge

☛ Your research skills

☛ Your e-discovery

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62⟩ What skills are most important for a paralegal?

Organization and planning, research and analytical skills, writing skills, judgment and decision-making skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, patience and perseverance, confidentiality and sensitivity.

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64⟩ Tell me about a complex legal decision that you had to make and the process you used to make a decision?

It is a paralegals job to make clear coherent decision independently. This includes getting all the required information and essential facts. It is then the paralegals job to choose the best alternative decision, while focusing on a logical and systematic decision-making process.

You should demonstrate all the above to the interviewer

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66⟩ How to craft a solid resume?

Your resume should be a professional and thorough representation of your skills, experience and education. It is the document that tells potential employers why they should consider you for a position, whether you meet their minimum criteria for hiring, and what unique skills or interests you will bring to their company. Use fonts that will open on any computer. Make sure your contact information is obvious and professional. For example, if your email ID is ILovePuppies, you should create a professional address to add to your resume. Ensure that your resume is proofread and contains no grammatical errors. Have several people look at it for visual appeal, strength of content and proofreading purposes. Print it on good quality paper if you will be mailing a physical copy.

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67⟩ Tell me about research?

While many research skills are taught in paralegal studies programs, practice definitely helps paralegals become more efficient. Additional workshops on Boolean searches, specific computer programs like library and information sciences and other research opportunities will improve your efficiency and effectiveness.

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68⟩ What kind of challenges are you looking for in this position?

The best way to answer questions about the challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you would like to be able to effectively utilize your skills and experience if you were hired for the job. You can also mention that you are motivated by challenges, have the ability to effectively meet challenges, and have the flexibility and skills necessary to handle a challenging job. You can continue by describing specific examples of challenges you have met and goals you have achieved in the past.

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69⟩ How would you find a job as a paralegal?

Once you have completed your education or decided to pursue a direct-entry into the profession, it is time to begin your job search. The legal profession has a high standard of professionalism, with professional appearance and attitude being valued both in person and on paper. Strong candidates will:

☛ Craft a solid resume

☛ Write a strong cover letter

☛ Have positive references available

☛ Pay attention to your personal appearance

☛ Have a professional sounding voicemail message

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71⟩ What is the reason to become a paralegal?

Paralegals typically work with attorneys in all aspects of their practices including helping them prepare cases for trial, researching matters, speaking with clients, and preparing documents for court deadlines. A paralegal is often vital to a lawyer's success.

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72⟩ What does a paralegal do?

Paralegals may typically do the following:

☛ Help lawyers during trials

☛ Conduct research on laws, legal articles and regulations

☛ Organize and present information

☛ Keep information related to cases in computer databases

☛ Help lawyers by writing reports to prepare for trials

☛ Investigate facts of a case

☛ Draft correspondence and documents, such as mortgages and contracts

☛ Get formal statements and affidavits that could be used as evidence in court

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73⟩ What is written communication?

Strong written communication skills are imperative for paralegals who must present information in written form on correspondence, drafts, pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts and numerous other documents daily. You must be able to communicate accurately and precisely on paper and across many forms of media: letters, documents, email, and fax. You must have a strong command of grammar, punctuation and factual, persuasive writing. Give yourself many opportunities to practice, through tutoring, writing classes or self-study.

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75⟩ What are interpersonal skills?

Both in day-to-day dealings with lawyers and other professionals, and in working with clients, strong interpersonal skills will benefit a paralegal. Consider supplemental training in conflict resolution, mediation, active listening, group communication and other avenues for both honing your own interpersonal communications and assisting others.

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78⟩ What is the workplace of a Paralegal like?

Paralegals are found in all types of organizations, but most work for a corporation's legal department, government agencies or law firms. They usually work full time, and although most paralegals work year round, some are temporarily employed during busy times of the year. Paralegals who work for law firms may need to work overtime to meet deadlines. Occasionally, paralegals travel to gather information and do other tasks, but for the most part work in offices and law libraries.

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79⟩ What are computers and technology?

Increasing amounts of paralegal's work is being done by computer, from correspondence to calendaring dates to legal research. Paralegals will be well served by having a strong command of word processing, databases, spreadsheet, presentations, internet searches and the like.

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80⟩ Give an example of a time when you had to organize a lot of data that had to be used within a tight deadline?

As a Paralegal there are times when research and analysis of data is required for written reports and summaries. Working under pressure is also necessary.

You should tell the interviewer about times you were under pressure and the steps that you took. You should use specific examples, to highlight key issues. You should highlight your application process, and the relevant legal principals you used when doing so.

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