Questionnaire for Candidates (Non-Attorney)

QUESTIONNAIRE / Certificate of Candidate

Law Firm or Legal Experience is REQUIRED for most legal jobs

This questionnaire will serve as your writing sample and work product. You will be rated on your ability to follow instructions, completeness, and presentation. Certificate is your consent for respresentation.

DISCLOSURE:
Failure to reply to calls, emails, text messages, and/or attend scheduled interviews may terminate / void your Certificate of Candidate. Meaning, we will cease representation and let our clients know same.

Questionnaire for Candidates

First and Last Name: *

Best contact number: *

City, State, & Zip code: *

Best email address: *

Date of last employment -or- currently employed:

Current Job Title:

Current hourly rate or annual salary:

Which city, in Texas, are you seeking employment?

Which law firms have you submitted your resume to within the past 2 weeks?

Date available to start new job:

WHY are you looking to make a job move?

What is your MINIMUM Salary or Hourly Requirement? (NOTE: we will not contact you for jobs that pay less than amount indicated)

Total number years of LEGAL experience?

What is your “preferred” practice area(s) and years of experience for each?

How many attorneys are you comfortable supporting?

Which languages do you speak, read, and write?

Please provide a detailed description of your experience, including number years of experience. NOTE: take this opportunity to brag and/or highlight how you will be an asset to the firm / company!

What are the names / titles of ALL legal documents you have drafted?

What are names of ALL case related events you have calendared?

Do you have experience with e-filing in State and/or Federal courts?

What are the names of ALL case related summaries you have created?

Have you performed legal research via Westlaw, Nexis/Lexis, or others?

Which Trial Preparation duties and responsibilities have you performed?

What are the names of ALL Trial Software you have experience with?

Have you assisted Attorneys at Trials and/or Court Hearings?

Have you billed for Your Time (defense only)?

What are the names of legal duties or tasks that you perform extremely well – expert level?

Please provide a BRIEF reason for leaving each LEGAL job listed on resume – IF less than 1 year of employment with said firm / corporation

Can you explain gaps in employment between legal jobs - if more than 30 days?

List three (3) previous Supervisors or Managers for your References – not peers. Business or Personal EMAIL address is REQUIRED. Please include name, title, law firm/company, email address, and contact number

Please rate your punctuality on a scale of 1-10 (1 being poor and 10 is great)?

Please rate your attendance on a scale of 1-10 (1 being poor and 10 is great)?

Please rate your job tenure at each job on a scale of 1-10 (1 being poor and 10 is great)?

Are you eligible for rehire at each of the law firms listed on your resume?

If required, are you willing to consent to a background check?

Have you pleaded guilty to a Misdemeanor or Felony within the past 7 years?

If yes, please provide a brief description regarding your Misdemeanor or Felony:

Do you Agree to conduct yourself in a professional manner and attend / participate in ALL interviews that are CONFIRMED and/or ACCEPTED by you?

Do you agree to provide a courtesy notice – should you find a job or suspend your search?

Do you certify the information you have provided is true / correct?

Do you agree to remain in your new position for a minimum of 90 days?

References:

Do NOT include references from current job, unless they know you are leaving.
DO NOT include references that you have not contacted within the past 30 days.
We email your references for most favorable reference – we prefer NOT to call.

Certificate of Candidate: I certify I am submitting accurate information to Para Paralegal Inc. for their assistance in securing full-time employment. I understand I will never be charged a fee by Para Paralegal Inc. I acknowledge the information I have submitted does not obligate Para Paralegal Inc. to assist me. I hereby authorize Para Paralegal Inc. to make inquiries into my employment history and other related matters. Furthermore, I authorize Para Paralegal Inc. to release any reference information to clients who request such information for purposes of evaluating my credentials and qualifications. I hereby release Para Paralegal Inc. from any and all liability relating to the release of my information. When I accept direct hire employment, I understand that I will not be an employee of Para Paralegal Inc. I further understand that a contract will exist between Para Paralegal Inc. and its client. This contract will require the client to pay a fee to Para Paralegal Inc. when I accept direct hire employment. I confirm I am 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S. I agree I will not quit any job, before 90 days, according to Para Paralegal Inc.’s prorated guarantee. Completion of this document certifies my agreement to the terms above.