Let's begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background.I have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field.My experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law, where I have been able to apply my paralegal education.I was commended on my ability to take information and break it down into usable facts.I really love research and analyzing facts.My major in college was English, and as a result, my writing skills are my major strength.I am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used.What do you think are the key qualities needed to succeed in the paralegal profession?Flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job.In my last position, I supported four lawyers, and it was not unusual for them all to give me high priority items to do in the same day or week.There were days when I had to stop and prioritize my work just to get a handle on everything.I would discuss the urgency of their work with each of them so I did not drop the ball.At the same time, I made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda.I think communication is probably the next key quality.It really worked well when I talked with each of them, explained my situation, and got their input.Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work above and beyond your job description?
