☛ Can you describe a typical assignment?

☛ Can you describe a typical day in the life of a paralegal in this position?

☛ Does the position have a full pipeline of work?

☛ How many attorneys and paralegals will I work with?

☛ Why is this position open?

☛ How many paralegals have held this position in the past 5 years?

☛ What are the computer skills required for this position?

☛ If the senior partners retire, does the firm continue on?

☛ What do you expect this paralegal to accomplish?

☛ Will I cross-train in other practice areas of the firm?

☛ What access do paralegals have to word processing?

☛ What access do paralegals have to the law library?

☛ How long has this position been open?

☛ What are the precise characteristics to be a successful candidate?

☛ What is the skill level required for this position?

☛ What software packages will I be expected to know?

☛ Does the firm/corporation have a structured paralegal program?

☛ What is the hiring process?

☛ Would you like a writing sample?

☛ Does the firm have a training program for entry-level paralegals?

☛ Is the relationship between managing partners and paralegals favorable?

☛ What are the most important duties in this position?

☛ What causes a paralegal to fail in this position?

☛ How is my performance evaluated?

☛ What opportunities are there for advancement?

☛ I have some interests outside work. Will I be able to pursue these after hours?

☛ Do you have any other questions regarding my qualifications for this position?

☛ Since I will be working with (five) attorneys, is there a formalized policy for prioritizing the work?

☛ Will I have client contact?

☛ What are the most important goals of this position?

☛ When will you make a hiring decision?

☛ Does the paralegal in this position have an office?