Associate Attorney 

How did you get your current job?
internet

What was the application process?
submitted resume, cover letter, interviewed twice

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I interviewed with the senior partner twice and with my eventual colleague once. We discussed responsibilities and the differences between small-firm and mid-size firm life.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
See above.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes – we were pretty thorough in the interview process and the work environment has been supportive as i am learning a new field of law.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
No – i learn on the job.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
I do. Going to a good law school was a good decision, and the education i received has proven helpful.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
n/a

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
You have to go to law school, pass the bar exam, and practice law for a few years before being able to get a job similar to mine.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Social skills are key – you have to be able to communicate and interact on many levels. And you have to have a head on your shoulders.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Good luck – this field is a lot of hard work, but it can be rewarding.