Legal Associate Interview Questions
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what do you think the most important characteristic of a successful secretary is?
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anticipation - the answer was given to me after I gave a different answer. I was told legal secretaries should be able to know what the attorneys need before being asked. Less
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Over the years, one thing that I have constantly learned is whatever you do in life, whether it is work,home or self you have to be on top of the things. Prioritize, structure what is important and needs your immediate attention and then then go for it. Knowing and prioritizing will pave a path to success and getting things done. Less
Give an example of a time when you gave great customer service.
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Be specific. I was a litigation paralegal before, so my "customer service" was handling needy clients. I picked one I recalled that needed extra hand holding and that I made myself available for as I felt like I gave her what she needed. Less
What policy area would you consider your specialty?
When can you join and what are your expectations
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Within a week, I can join the company 30,000/month with HRA, PF and medical insurance Less
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I can join ASAP my expectations willing to take work with company that allows my skills to grow . Less
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I want to join ASAP .
Are you familiar about UAE laws
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Do you have experience with something that was not in the job description.
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What credentials do you have that qualifies you for this job?
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Mary, your answer is not helpful to others.
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Attprneys?
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I am bringing my Executive/Legal AA Degree fr this position ..I work well with Attprneys as well Executive ..I worked both and love both Less
They arranged telephone interview with HR. Sent 20 mins telling me what a great company it is, and how I would be a great fit. Then ambushed me by saying they would not take things any further unless I agreed my salary there and then. Would not tell me what they were offering, would not give me an hour to research and come back to them with a figure (despite saying there was a great bonus scheme and many other benefits etc, which obviously one would need to consider - no legal dept salary info on Glassdoor). Refused to tell me why they were doing this, and if they thought refusing to negotiate with someone who is applying for a job where negotiation is part of the jobspec is sensible. Absolutely absurd behavioiur
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Told them I wasn't going to be forced to making a salary commitment on the basis of 20 mins of sales spiel. They then terminated the call. Can only conclude they are wasting everyone's time by disingenuously using applicants for market mapping or similar. Idiotic company, certainly would not work for any company behaving like this. Less
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Hi. It sounds like you may have got the wrong end of the stick here. They would have been asking you what your current salary is (so that they know they can at least match that) before progressing. This way they are not going to be wasting your time if their range was way out. There would still have been the normal salary negotiation at the end when they actually moved to offer stage. Both of these are fairly normal practice for every company. Less
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Hi. It sounds like you may have got the wrong end of the stick here. They would have been asking you what your current salary is (so that they know they can at least match that) before progressing. This way they are not going to be wasting your time if their range was way out. There would still have been the normal salary negotiation at the end when they actually moved to offer stage. Both of these are fairly normal practice for every company. Less
Have you ever worked at a law firm before?
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I temped for 2 days answering phones at a law firm.
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Yes, I have worked at two law firms as a receptionist.