Administrative Assistant 

How did you get your current job?
Newspaper.

What was the application process?
Submitted resume via email

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes. I had to interview with the firm administrator, then with both managing partners.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I don’t remember.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. My employer was very thorough in describing my job duties when offering me my position.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes. I attended a junior college and received my degree in liberal arts and sciences. For a few of my electives I took legal secretary courses and obtained my secretarial certificate. Then, I took courses in paralegal studies and received my certificate. I had to draft legal pleadings and documents, learn how to research case law, learn basic applicable laws relating to being a paralegal.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. My education prepared me to produce quality work and helped me understand the legal termonology needed in my field.

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

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would suggest that someone wanting to get into my line of work to make sure they can type, operate a computer and various office applications proficiently, take courses and get a certificate in paralegal studies.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Typing – 80 wpm or higher, proficient in Microsoft office applications, writing applications, researching case law, be able to prioritize work and be able to work under stress, when needed, be able to follow orders peecisely.

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?
Take you time and make sure you put our quality work instead of quantity. If you don’t know how to do something, don’t fake it, ask. Your actions could be very detrimental in a lawsuit. Make sure to keep any attorney/client privilege information strictly confidential.