Dechert Paralegal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Dechert.
Dechert
Paralegal
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
super friendly, phone screen + zoom interview with associates and partners, then another round after. quick responses and collegial people, answered all my questions and asked some good ones in return.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What specifically about Dechert interests you?
- What are your interests?
Dechert
Paralegal
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a multi-stage process that took about 3 weeks from start to finish, including a background check. The people were all really great. First, there was an HR phone interview, then interviews with the department heads, and finally a peer interview. Once the background check came back clear, they let me know it was time to give my notice.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's prompting your job search away from your current role?
Dechert
Paralegal
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got a call for a phone interview. It was kind of weird, the recruiter seemed a bit out of it. At the end, she sort of invited me to come in for an in-person interview, saying "you can come in if you want." I then interviewed with 5 attorneys, 1 partner, and someone from HR. I got a good sense of what the job would be like. The HR person then just sort of sent me off without saying anything about what happens next, like "I think you can go, I guess." I emailed the recruiter a thank you but never heard back. Since I'm a student and drove a long way, I was surprised they didn't even cover my parking.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your strategy for managing several tasks that all have the same deadline?
Dechert Paralegal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Dechert interview reports.
“Can you discuss the various types of collateralized loan obligations and what they signify?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose to study law and attend law school?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the legal field?”
Read reports →“What specifically about Dechert interests you?”
Read reports →“What's your strategy for managing several tasks that all have the same deadline?”
Read report →“Are you able to frequently work overtime?”
Read report →“What is your intended length of stay in this position?”
Read report →“What are your future plans?”
Read report →“What are your interests?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Dechert interview reports.