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Wilchins Cosentino & Novins Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
77.8% Positive experience

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4 roles · 9 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Wilchins Cosentino & Novins.

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Associate Attorney

Legal · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So the interview process involved two rounds. The first was with a named partner and another partner from the department I was applying to. That went super well, they were really nice and we had a great conversation. The second interview was with a newer partner in the department, but it didn't go as well. This guy was really tough for no real reason and made it seem like I'd basically just be a glorified paralegal churning out docs for him. Also, the starting salary was shockingly low, like 50k less than other offers, and they weren't willing to negotiate at all.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Would you be content with a role that emphasizes drafting over client meetings, considering you currently handle both?
  • How would you feel about a position focused more on drafting documents and less on client interaction?
  • Is it acceptable to you to not meet with clients and primarily engage in drafting, given your current responsibilities?
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Paralegal

Legal · more than a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

I had a couple of phone calls with the office manager first, then an in-person meeting with them. After that, I had a second interview with the manager, the founding partner, and another attorney. They did offer me the job, but the starting salary was really low and they wouldn't negotiate, even though they wanted to hire me.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Are you vaccinated, since it's a requirement for working here?
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Trusts & Estates Attorney

Legal · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The office manager reached out via email with a prospective offer. I called her to get more details, and she explained the role's duties and requirements, then invited me for an interview. The interview process was well-organized and thorough. I met the entire Trusts & Estates team, including a named partner. Everyone was very pleasant, professional, and kind. They asked challenging questions and spent a good amount of time getting to know me. The office manager was very responsive and helpful throughout. I accepted because I saw the T&E Department worked well as a team and that the partners were invested in my professional growth. My initial good feeling was accurate.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Regarding your stated experience in estate administration, could you outline the typical estate administration process?
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Administrative Assistant

Operations

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I got in touch by email and then scheduled a meeting with the office manager for later that week. The interview happened at the office and it was just me and the office manager. They asked straightforward questions about the job duties and what the role entails.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What are your reasons for wanting to join our firm?
  • Can you tell me about your skills relevant to this position?

Wilchins Cosentino & Novins Interview Questions

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Are you vaccinated, since it's a requirement for working here?

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How would you feel about a position focused more on drafting documents and less on client interaction?

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Regarding your stated experience in estate administration, could you outline the typical estate administration process?

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What is your experience with drafting software or documents?

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Is it acceptable to you to not meet with clients and primarily engage in drafting, given your current responsibilities?

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Would you be content with a role that emphasizes drafting over client meetings, considering you currently handle both?

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Were you involved in drafting software or handling documents before?

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What's the reason for your departure from your previous employer?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 9 Wilchins Cosentino & Novins interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 56.2%
Technical 25%
Other 6.2%
Presentation 6.2%
Group 6.2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 22.2%
Average 66.7%
Difficult 11.1%

Candidate experience

Positive 77.8%
Negative 22.2%

Reports by job function

Legal 7
Operations 2