Titles for Staff Assisting Lawyers

What should you learn about before and during the interview?

• The interviewer's personal life

• The company's financial status

• As much as possible about the position

• The company's competitors

What should you keep in mind while stating your qualifications in the job interview?

• Your weaknesses

• Your commitment and professionalism

• Your hobbies

• Your salary expectations

What is an important aspect of legal documentation besides proper forms and correspondence?

• Proper Filing

• Proper Formatting

• Proper Editing

• Proper Reviewing

Which of the following is a key resource for legal research?

• Westlaw

• JSTOR

• PubMed

• Google Scholar

Which of the following is another key resource for legal research besides Westlaw?

• Lexis

• JSTOR

• PubMed

• Google Scholar

Which of the following is NOT a focus of preparing correspondence in legal writing?

• The lawyer's writing style

• The lawyer's mechanics

• The lawyer's word choices

What type of documents do word processing departments prepare in large firms?

• Marketing brochures

• Legal documents like wills, trusts, and profit-sharing plans

• Financial statements

• IT manuals

What does a small-firm legal support professional gain in breadth of?

• Experience

• Knowledge

• Skills

• Clients

What is the primary responsibility of mail rooms in a legal office?

• Handling incoming and outgoing mail

• Managing client appointments

• Preparing legal documents

• Conducting legal research

What is the difference in knowledge gain between small-firm and large-firm legal support professionals?

• Small-firm gains breadth, large-firm gains depth

• Small-firm gains depth, large-firm gains breadth

• Both gain breadth

• Both gain depth