Attorney applicants have rated the interview process at SEC with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 86.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Attorney roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SEC overall takes an average of 43 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SEC as a Attorney according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Group panel interview: 33%
Drug test: 17%
Skills test: 17%
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Went though many rounds of interviews the whole day with groups of SEC attorneys at a time (intimidating) and found the attorneys very pompous and condescending. One attorney in particular was so rude.
Took about two weeks to hear from them after applying online through USAJOBS. Assistant contacted me via email to schedule. Everyone on the panel was very nice and welcoming. The interview was conducted over video call.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SEC (Washington, DC) in May 2022
Interview
zoom interviews with two attorneys, very much a conversation asking about my background and why i want to work for the sec, if i was willing to relocate and take a lower pay
General questions about experience, training, and legal skills. Reviewed resume and asked about particular case studies. In depth legal analysis. Questions about litigation process. Questions about management experience, both dealing with junior attorneys and senior partners. General questions about federal / admin law.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What is your experience, training, and how are your writing skills?