Company research
KLDiscovery was founded in 2005 to provide technology-enabled services as well as software to assist other organizations including corporations, law firms, government agencies and individuals in meeting their data needs such as eDiscovery information governance and data recovery support for litigation, internal investigation, regulation compliance, and data recovery. It has 43 offices across 19 countries. It has the following subsidiaries: LDiscovery plus, Kroll Ontrack, AlphaLit, RenewData, FlashData Solutions, Turnstone Solutions, Credence Corporation, CopySecure, Elite Document Solutions, Oyez Legal Technologies, Ibas/Vogon, and Engenium. The company advertised for the position of Entry Level Paralegal/Legal Project Assistant (Indeed, 2019)
Why I Qualify for the Job
I believe I am the right candidate for this position because ever since high school, I wanted to have a profession in the legal environment. As a paralegal, I get the opportunity to actualize this dream, and this offers me the motivation that I need to perform to the best of my knowledge and skills as this is the job that I will cherish doing. My academic credentials provide me with the basic skills that are relevant for an entry level job and I intend to use my experience from this job to increase my legal skills. I am also available on a full-time basis as the job requires. My experience is working as a data entry assistant in a software company on a part-time basis for two years which involved the use of Microsoft Excel. I am a self-driven person who can work with little to no supervision.
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How to Prepare for the Interview
Before attending a job interview, it is important to make preparations. First and foremost, knowing the company is a plus. There is the need to research the organization to know about its background and the industry perspectives and develop questions regarding the company as well as the job position (Corfield, 2009). The job description indicates that this is an entry-level job and so the employer is looking for someone with the basic paralegal skills. Employee reviews indicate that the company employs a combination of behavioral, resume-based as well as case questions interviews (Indeed, 2019) . It is therefore vital to prepare responses on these lines. I’ll carefully plan on what to wear to the interview bearing in mind the company culture. Neat and clean traditional business attire; a suit and professional shoes will do well. I'll carry copies of my resume and quality paper, a notepad, a pen, a list of references and work portfolio. I'll pay attention to non-verbal communications by arriving earlier, be mindful, show confidence, sitting up straight, respecting their space and manage my reactions to appear positive throughout the process. Finally, I’ll make follow up by asking questions to cover information that was not covered in the interview and is also not available on the company website.
Five Questions to Ask
What do the day-to-day roles of this position entail?
Concerning your values as outlined in your website, what characteristics do you expect employees to demonstrate to live up to the company expectations?
What has your experience been like, working for the company?
For this position, what do you define as success and how do you measure it?
Does the company provide opportunities for professional development, and in what ways?
References
Corfield, R. (2009). Successful Interview Skills: How to Prepare, Answer Tough Questions and
Get Your Ideal Job (6 th ed.). Kogan Page.
Indeed (2019). Entry Level Paralegal/ Legal Project Assistant . Retrieved from https://www.indeed.com/q- Paralegal-l-Chicago,-IL-jobs.html?vjk=7593a598a7618631
APPENDIX: KLDISCOVERY ENTRY LEVEL PARALEGAL/LEGAL PROJECT ASSISTANT JOB POSTING
Entry Level Paralegal/ Legal Project Assistant
KrolLDiscovery 16 reviews - Chicago, IL
$18 an hour
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KLDiscovery, one of the largest national eDiscovery providers, is currently seeking entry level Paralegals/Legal Assistant candidates for temporary, project-based work located in our Chicago (West Loop) Review Center. The ideal candidate will have some experience working in an office environment as well as using Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel. This position does not require any license or certification to be considered. We welcome all interested candidates to apply, including recent college graduates. This is an excellent entry into the legal field and the world of Cybersecurity breach response!
Position Details:
Employment is on a per-project basis
Projects will be based onsite at our Chicago (West Loop) Review Center
- Must have Full-time availability (40 hours per week) within our normal
-facility hours: Monday – Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Duration depends on the project with shorter and longer-term opportunities available
The hourly rate is $18/hour
KLDiscovery Offers:
Business Casual Attire
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Prior experience in computer-based data entry preferred but not required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office; specifically Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail
Critical thinking skills and ability to retain complex work direction
Tech-savvy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's Degree
