Job Searching

Question 0

4 other titles to search for, besides “paralegal”

Answer 0

1. Legal assistant
2. Law office
3. Administrative assistant
4. Legal secretary

Question 1

3 traditional job hunt resources

Answer 1

1. Newspaper ads
2. Placement services
3. Bar assn. referral services

Question 2

2 staffing agencies that specialize in the legal field and don’t charge fees

Answer 2

1. Gibson Arnold & Assoc.

2. Coleman Legal

Question 3

5 most popular Internet job searches

Answer 3

1. Craigslist
2. Monster
3. Hotjobs
4. Job.com
5. Careerbuilder

Question 4

To prove to employers you have what it takes to prepare legal documents, (1). Cover letter should be (2) and reflect a (3) and (4) tone.

Answer 4

1. Include a sample of a memoranda of law you’ve written
2. Mistake-free
3. Conservative
4. Dignified

Question 5

5 things to do in a cover letter

Answer 5

1. Friendly but professional tone.
2. Let employer know how you heard about position.
3. Demonstrate you know what responsibilities of position will be.
4. Describe specific qualities that make you the perfect candidate for the position.
5. Thank the employer for considering your application.

Question 6

Objective should be (1) and (2) and include (3).

Answer 6

1. Tailored
2. Specific
3. Says something about the job at hand (what you can offer)

Question 7

6 elements of resume

Answer 7

1. Career objective
2. Work experience (rev chron)
3. Special skills (skills related to job)
4. Education (rev. Chron)
5. Honors/distinctions
6. References