Manatt Phelps & Phillips Interview Questions
& Process

I applied by sending in my CV and cover letter. After that, I had a case interview. Then, a behavior interview followed. I ended up speaking with several different people during the whole process. It felt like a fair process. There's info available online that can help you prep for the case interviews. I'd suggest doing a practice case.

The hiring process took about 6 weeks, and although the people I met were nice, it was very lengthy. It started with an HR interview, followed by meetings with 2 senior leaders. Then, I had to prepare and deliver a presentation using a topic they assigned. Finally, I interviewed with 7 more people. It felt like a waste of time and that they didn't value my time. Some interviewers seemed uninterested. While some were friendly, the team didn't seem to be on the same page. In hindsight, I'm glad it didn't work out.

So, the interview process looked like this: first, there was this initial interview, which was supposed to be 30 mins but went for a whole hour with really generic questions, then they asked if I had questions. After that, I had an interview with the manager, which felt like it went super well. They asked a lot of questions specific to the job, and I think my answers were great. This one also ran for an hour instead of 30 mins, then they asked if I had any questions. They said they'd get back to me in a few days, but then... nothing. Total silence. Super unprofessional. I didn't end up doing the interview with the team or the CHRO. Oh, and by the way, the pay is low, and they don't even cover 100% of healthcare, which isn't great or cheap. Plus, the "flexible" hybrid schedule is actually a mandatory 3 days in the office, and if you need to leave for any reason on those days, you have to use PTO or sick pay even for a short absence, and they want doctor's notes. Seriously, if you want flexibility, just run.

I applied for this role in Chicago. The interview process was repetitive, happening three times. The first round was a Zoom interview with HR in California, focusing on my background and relevant experiences. I discussed my past roles, and she took notes. After a three-week wait, I was informed I advanced to the second round. This involved a meeting with the Chicago-based team I'd be working with. This interview was essentially the same, with extensive discussion about the job and its expectations. I again detailed my background and relevant experience, impressing them with my Excel knowledge, as they acknowledged being technologically challenged. Following this, I sent a thank you email. A week later, I reached the final round, an interview with the CIO in Washington DC and my potential manager. This brief Zoom interview involved the CIO asking about my background and relevant experience. He cut me off mid-explanation to praise aspects of my profile before I could fully elaborate. I was allowed one question, and before I could ask more or continue discussing my experience, he concluded the interview. I felt this was discourteous, as he spent minimal time getting to know me, suggesting a decision may have been made prior. I did not receive an offer and had to repeatedly inquire about my status before being informed of the rejection. The HR person offered to answer questions, and despite sending a thank you email and requesting feedback, I received no further response.