Sidley Austin Paralegal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sidley Austin.
Sidley Austin
Legal Assistant
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I went through more than five rounds for a Legal Assistant position. It was a professional but long process. I didn't get the job at first, but they reached out months later when it reopened. I appreciated how they communicated and acted professionally throughout.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you be alright with working extended hours?
Sidley Austin
Paralegal
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied through a headhunter, then went in to meet the paralegal manager. I also met a partner and an associate. Everyone was nice and seemed interested. It's a no-nonsense firm that seems really open to women and minorities. The whole thing took about two weeks.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want to work at Sidley?
- What's your approach when you're given too much work?
Sidley Austin
Legal Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Applied through my university's job board and was contacted by HR the next day. I went in the following morning for an interview that lasted about 2-3 hours. I met with HR first, then was interviewed by a) an HR staff member who hires legal assistants, b) three legal assistants, c) an attorney, and d) another attorney. I signed some paperwork before the interview. I was hesitant about the job because the legal assistants were very open about disliking the long hours and repetitive tasks.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Given the demanding hours, the repetitive nature of the work, and that you'd be handling tasks the lawyers prefer not to, what makes you want this position?
Sidley Austin Paralegal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sidley Austin interview reports.
“What was the last book you read?”
Read reports →“Why do you want to be a legal assistant?”
Read reports →“Do you have plans to attend law school?”
Read reports →“What is your learning speed?”
Read reports →“What is one of your flaws?”
Read report →“Is this considered a promotion for you?”
Read report →“Would you be alright with working extended hours?”
Read report →“Given the demanding hours, the repetitive nature of the work, and that you'd be handling tasks the lawyers prefer not to, what makes you want this position?”
Read report →“How do you prioritize and manage numerous tasks?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 Sidley Austin interview reports.