► Tell me about yourself.

► How well do you work under pressure? Please give me an example.

► What would you do if, during a peak work period, someone dropped a document on your desk and said, "please have this done in an hour?"

► Do you get bored doing routine and repetitious work?

► Tell me about your ability to pay attention to details. Please give me an example.

► What stresses you? What really stresses you on the job?

► Tell me how you cope with deadlines. Please give me an example.

► How would your past employers describe you?

► What are your greatest strengths?

► What are your weaknesses?

► How would your friends/former coworkers describe you?

► How do you cope with a changing work environment?

► Who are your role models?

► Describe a work situation where you were the "hero."

► Describe a situation you could have handled better.

► Describe a situation that demonstrates you are a "self-starter."

► What are your feelings about a dress code? Casual day?

► Why should we hire you?

► Our paralegals are expected to bill 1,600 hours per year. Can you do that?

► Describe how you would handle an irate client/attorney/ colleague/supervisor.

► Describe how you would handle an overworked, stressed-out, about-to-go-to-trial attorney/client/colleague.

► What is your greatest attribute?

► How do you get along with others?

► Are you better in a team environment or as an independent player?

► Are you a team leader? If so, please describe an instance that demonstrates your leadership.

► What would you do if you were faced with an unethical dilemma?