Recruiting candidates in the legal industry

•  Manage case assignments, craft service plans, track progress, and execute case closure

• Advocate for clients with advice and information on treatment options and clinical status, evaluating medical necessity and appropriating resource utilization

•  Manage the cost of care and provide timely and accurate information 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare-related discipline

•  3+ years of experience in case management or nursing along with past experience with psychological aspects of patient care

•  Excellent interpersonal, verba, and written communication skills and superb critical-thinking, organization, and analytical skills 

•  Advice, advocate for, or represent a client’s business interests or issues

•  Maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences based on case requirements

•  Able to write cleanly persuasive motions and briefs and be well versed in a state’s commercial code and complex commercial case law

•  Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)

•  State bar certification in your state along with 2–4 years of experience practicing law.

•  Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with project management skills and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines

•  Perform secretarial duties and handle legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent

•  Perform legal and background research and maintain case files, including producing and editing transcripts

•  Bachelor’s degree or Legal Secretary Certificate with experience working in a relevant, fast-paced legal environment

•  Typing speed of approx. 50–80 words per minute and a proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or other word processing software

•  Provide high-quality support to a firm’s legal staff in administrative, regulatory, and legal matters

•  Assist other paralegals, secretaries, and compliance personnel

•  Locate, evaluate, and compile relevant resources and data for current and future legal motions

•  Minimum of an associate’s degree in paralegal studies with previous administration experience

•  Appropriate industry certification from NALA, AACP, ABA, or similar

•  Proven ability to maintain organized files, excellent judgment, and ability to maintain control over private information

•  Draft, review, and manage legal documentation, delegating and outsourcing work when appropriate

•  Conduct legal research and investigate the facts of cases

•  Liaise with clients and conduct negotiations to reach desirable outcomes

•  Relevant legal qualification (ex: LPC)

•  Minimum 2 years of post-qualified experience (PQE)

•  Excellent writing, verbal, analytical, and reasoning skills

•  Past experience working in law, with proven leadership excellence

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QUESTION

How would you locate resources in an unfamiliar neighborhood?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Through collaboration, a qualified case manager uncovers community support. Look for signs that they’re aware of local human service agencies.

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Tell me about your experience dealing with agency paperwork.

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Documentation is important in order to properly advocate for clients, so candidates should value accurate record-keeping.

QUESTION

How do you build trust with your clients?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Case managers should have a vested interest in outcomes, so make sure they view the client’s best interest as paramount.

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Tell me about a complex legal issue you worked on.

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Candidates need to be able to work through legal complexities to develop smart strategies and approaches.

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Tell me about a time you had to make a tough call.

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Tough decisions are inherent in this role and lawyers need to be comfortable making their own calls, even if they’re unpopular.

QUESTION

If you had to focus on solving one big world problem, what would it be and why?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

This question will help you assess the candidate’s core values and whether they align with your own.

QUESTION

What information should be included in a subpoena?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Your candidate should be able to comfortably talk you through the process and elements of documents like a subpoena or letter of intent.

QUESTION

What steps do you take to protect a client’s confidentiality?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Confidentiality is critical. Since legal secretaries deal with highly sensitive information, you’ll want to be sure they act with integrity.

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How do you stay organized when faced with competing tasks?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Make sure your candidate is comfortable juggling multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

QUESTION

Talk about a time you were proud of your legal research skills.

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

It’s important that paralegals come to the table knowing how to locate information, weigh relevance, and summarize.

QUESTION

How would you assist an attorney before an impending trial?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Good paralegals understand the kind of support that attorneys need. Look for signs they can anticipate needs without direct supervision.

QUESTION

Which areas of law interest you the most?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

This question helps you find evidence that the candidate will feel fulfilled working for your firm.

QUESTION

How do you demonstrate to a client that you understand their needs?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

Professional solicitors should establish credibility and build trust by performing research before meeting with a client.

QUESTION

Can you tell me about the last negotiation you were involved in?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

This question lets you test a candidate’s negotiation skills while getting a sense of how discreet they are when it comes to case details.

QUESTION

What’s the most important issue affecting our practice area today?

WHAT THIS EVALUATES

You’ll want a candidate who will stay on top of trends and changes, and consider how they’ll impact both their employer and clients.