Attorney Questionnaire

Do Not Complete if you are NOT an Attorney

This will serve as your writing sample – your ATTORNEY work product. You will be rated on your ability to follow instructions, presentation, and completeness of your questionnaire.

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.

First and Last Name: *

Best contact number: *

Email address: *

Date completed: *

Currently employed -or- date of last employment:

Current or Preferred Job Title:

Texas Bar Card Number:

Has your License ever been suspended in any State?

If yes, please explain:

Current annual salary:

Which city, in Texas, are you seeking employment?

Date available to start new job:

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

WHY are you currently looking to make a job move?

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

Other than money, what else is important to you regarding employment?

Total number years as a licensed attorney?

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

Can you provide a reason for leaving each ATTORNEY job listed in resume (yes / no)? Please be prepared to provide this information during interviews.

Deposition Experience: Number of Fact witness depositions taken? Number of Expert witness depositions taken?

Mediation Experience: Number of mediations as LEAD attorney? Number of mediations as Second Chair? Number of mediations attended?

Trial Experience: Number of trials as First Chair? Number of trials as Second Chair? Number of trials attended?

Billing Hours: Average number of hours billed monthly? Average number of hours billed annually?

List three (3) previous Managers or Partners for your References. Inclued name, title, law firm/company, business or personal EMAIL address, and contact number.

Social Media Name or Links – LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.

Hobbies:

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

Do you have experience calendaring ALL case related deadlines?

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

What are names of ALL case related summaries you have created, if any?

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

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

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

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 (yes or no)?

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 courtesy notice to us – 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.