A few weeks ago, a firm asked me for guidance on interviewing.   They were seeking to fill a  “Receptionist/Legal Assistant” position.  I was a little perplexed at this particular combination, but shared one of my first blog posts:  How to Hire a Receptionist for Your Law Firm.  I then directed the firm to these sites:

• 14 Killer Interview Questions from The Estrin Report
• Legal Assistant Interview Questions from GlassDoor
• Interview Questions for Legal Assistant Position from lovetoknow
• Paralegal Practice Interview Questions
• Legal Assistants Overview from Mock Questions

If time allows, don’t forget about these excellent resources from the ABA:

• Effectively Staffing Your Firm
• Staff: Selection, Management, Motivation and Delegation
• Paralegals, Profitability, and the Future of Your Practice
• ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services
• Economic Benefits of Paralegal Utilization
• The ABA Guide to Professional Managers in the Law Office

ABA Web store products are available at a discount through the Professional Liability Fund.  From the home page, select -ABA Products under the Loss Prevention heading. 

Happy hiring!

Copyright 2011 Beverly Michaelis