
Reed Smith Paralegal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Reed Smith.
Paralegal
The first stage was pretty straightforward, they just wanted to know about my past work experience and when I could start if I got the job. They also asked if I was willing to move for the position and what my salary expectations were. On top of that, they inquired about my visa status and wanted me to explain my motivation for applying and confirm my understanding of the role based on the description.
- Can you elaborate on your past experience and confirm your understanding of the job description?
- What is your availability for this position and are you open to relocation?
- What are your salary expectations and what is your visa type?
Legal Assistant
I had a phone screen, then another phone interview, and finally a panel interview. They said I'd hear back within a week after the in-person, but I never did. I tried following up a few times and got no response. It was a bummer because everyone I met was really nice, so I wasn't expecting it to end so unprofessionally.
- Can you share your background and experience that relates to this position?
- Could you answer some situational questions?
Paralegal
I chatted with the two Paralegals on the team and the Head Partner. We talked about my experience so far, the team (who they are, what they do, their clients and the team vibe), what they're looking for in a candidate, and what I'd bring to the table if I got the job. They also asked about my hobbies and mentioned they have programs and groups related to my interests. They were super friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. I got the job offer the next day.
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What makes you the ideal candidate for us?
- What is your motivation for seeking this position?
Reed Smith Paralegal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Reed Smith interview reports.
“Why are you interested in Reed Smith?”
Read reports →“If you got multiple projects on the same day with overlapping deadlines and you couldn't finish them all, how would you manage that?”
Read reports →“What is your availability for this position and are you open to relocation?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for applying to Reed Smith?”
Read report →“Where do you envision your career in the next five years?”
Read report →“What makes you the ideal candidate for us?”
Read report →“Could you start by telling me about yourself?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for seeking this position?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Reed Smith interview reports.