8 Ways to Make an Impression in a Paralegal Interview
8 Ways to Make an Impression in a Paralegal Interview
1. Smile.
2. Be prepared. Research the law firm as well as the attorney you will interview with (if possible). What type of law does the law firm practice? How are you a fit for this position? On Google, research the top 20 interview questions and practice answering them.
3. Dress professionally.
4. Strong handshake.
5. Look the interviewer in the eye.
6. At the end of the interview, ask for the job.
7. Thank the interviewer for his/her time.
8. Write a thank you letter to the attorney and the administrator.
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By Leslie Williams
Leslie Sansone Williams is a #1 International Best Selling author of "Legal Break-In" and the author of the "Paralegal Career Secrets BlackBook" (pdf). She is the creator of the Paralegal Inner Circle Class, Cover Letter Secrets Class & Job Hunt Kit Class. Her podcast, Paralegal Coffee Talk is available on Spotify. Leslie shares her Paralegal career knowledge via regular videos on the Paralegal Coffee Talk page on Facebook.
Leslie has 31+ years experience in the paralegal, publishing & marketing careers. She has worked in the following areas of law: condemnation litigation, probate, estate planning, personal injury (catastrophic and medical malpractice), administrative law, franchise law, professional regulation, zoning, automobile dealership franchise law and business litigation.
