☛ What is the structure of the firm or in-house legal department?

☛ Who is the person paralegals report to?

☛ How long has the firm/legal department used paralegals?

☛ What is the history of the firm/company?

☛ How many attorneys are in the practice specialty?

☛ What is the ratio of paralegals to attorneys?

☛ What are the practice specialties of the firm/legal department?

☛ How many employees does the firm/corporation have?

☛ Do paralegals work with senior partners?

☛ How are paralegals assigned work?

☛ Is the paralegal program a profit center?

☛ What are the number of required billable hours?

☛ Does the firm/corporation handle pro bono work?

☛ If so, are paralegals involved?

☛ Does the firm/corporation have branch offices? If so, where?

☛ What is the firm's philosophy regarding technology?

☛ Are paralegals responsible for administrative time? If so, what kinds of duties are involved?

☛ Will I have an office?

☛ Tell me about secretarial support for paralegals.