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14. 律師助理
CONVERSATION 會話（A=Applicant I=Interviewer）
I: Let's begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background.
A: 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.
I: What do you think are the key qualities needed to succeed in the paralegal profession?
A: 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 didn抰 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.
I: Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work above and beyond your job description?
A: There was a very important project that had to be researched and completed by the end of the week. Even though I worked extra hours every night for almost two weeks, my boss and I stayed until 2 a.m. for two nights before the final wrap up. It was very rewarding to have put so much effort into a project and see the really great results. My boss gave me a bonus for my extra effort.
I: Tell me about a time when you had to research a case and encountered some obstacles you had to overcome.
A: I remember a case that was filled with obstacles. The first thing I did was research through documents and past cases that had similar circumstances. I assembled the facts and then tried to put them together and analyze the next step. I was able to get some input from another lawyer I happened to see at lunch. Through some hard work and fact digging, I was able to find a way to overcome most of the obstacles. I took my findings to my boss and made some recommendations, which she and I discussed and eventually resolved. My boss was impressed with the work I had done.
I: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
A: My strengths are my caring about getting the job done. I am very results-driven and have been able to meet all my deadlines in past jobs. As far as weaknesses, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But I am aware of my tendency to overwork and have learned to pace myself more.
I: Tell me about a time when you had a confrontation with a coworker or boss.
A: I did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves. I asked her if I could talk with her one day, and we had a good discussion. It turned out she was not aware of the impact of her actions and that she really needed an explanation of the procedure. I took the time to explain the procedures, and there haven抰 been any problems since that day.
I: When do you find a job satisfying?
A: My biggest satisfaction is when I experience growth in a job. When I first started as a paralegal, I had a lot to learn. But through hard work, advice from some good mentors and continuing education, I have come a long way. I抳e learned to be flexible when possible and to deal with difficult people in a positive manner.
I: How would your coworkers describe you?
A: First, they抎 say I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. I really enjoy working with people. Secondly, they抎 say I had great customer service skills. I put the customer first. And thirdly, they抎 say that I know the law. I put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously.
I: Do you have any questions?
A: Yes, I do. On a scale of one to 10, what would you say morale was in this company?
I: 講講你自己和你的背景，我們開始面試吧。
A: 過去的十個月，我一直在一家法律專業(yè)代理處做律師專職助理。我的工作就是在勞動法領域為法律事務代理人提供幫助，這樣我就可以應用所學到的律師助理方面的知識于工作中。我具有獲取信息并能把它們轉變成可用事實的能力，這一點受到了人們的稱贊，而且我喜歡調查和分析事實。我大學時的專業(yè)是英語，所以寫作技能是我的專業(yè)特長。我希望找一份能發(fā)揮我調查和寫作技能的工作。
I: 你認為作為一名律師助理，取得成功的關鍵品質是什么？
A: 在這類工作中，靈活性當然排第一位。我的前一份工作就是幫助四位律師，他們經常會在同一天或者同一個星期各自給我同樣重要的工作去做。有時候，我必須把我的工作分出優(yōu)先級，以便把每一份工作都做好。我會和他們每一個人商量一下工作的緊要程度，這樣我就不會誤事。同時我使他們每個人都確信在我的日程當中他（她）的工作是重要的。我認為第二重要的品質就是溝通能力。每次我和他們討論問題時，這一點都很有幫助。我把我的處境說給他們聽，聽取他們的意見。
I: 你能給我舉一個你必須加班而且超出你的工作范圍的例子嗎？
A: 曾經有一個非常重要的項目必須在周末之前調查清楚并完成。盡管我每晚加班都快兩周了，有兩個晚上我和老板還是工作到凌晨兩點，直到完成。在一個項目上付出很大努力并能得到這么好的結果，是很值得的。對我的額外工作，老板嘉獎了我。
I: 講講你某一次為了調查一個案例，遇到了許多困難，但你必須克服這些困難的經歷。
A: 我記得有一個案例遇到了很多障礙。我首先要做的就是調查清楚所有文檔以及過去類似情形的案例，我將所有證據都收集起來，放在一起，等著下一步進行分析。碰巧在吃午飯時我遇到另一位律師，從他那里獲得了一些信息。經過刻苦工作和對事實依據進行挖掘，我找到了一條能克服大部分困難的途徑。 我把我的發(fā)現告訴了老板，并提出了一些建議，最后經過討論，困難都解決了。老板對我所做的工作非常滿意。
I: 你有哪些優(yōu)點和缺點？
A: 我的優(yōu)點就是一定要把工作完成。我是一個不達目的誓不罷休的人，而且在過去我總能完成我所做的工作。就我的缺點而言，我真的非常喜歡我的工作，有時在上面投入了太多的時間。但我已意識到了這一點，懂得適當調節(jié)自己。
I: 告訴我你有沒有和同事或者老板發(fā)生過沖突？
A: 我確實和一個讓我心煩的人有過爭端。我問她哪天能不能跟她談談，我們就好好地討論了一番。但她并沒有意識到其所作所為的影響，也沒有意識到她需要別人給她解釋一下工作。最后我花時間給她解釋了一下工作流程，從那以后就再也沒有出現過什么問題。
I: 你什么時候覺得工作令你最滿意？
A: 我最大的滿足感就是當我體驗工作中的成長的時候。我開始做律師助理時，有很多東西要學。但是經過我的刻苦工作，從良師益友那里得到一些建議以及深入學習，我已經懂得了很多。我學會了盡可能靈活些，以積極的態(tài)度和難以相處的人打交道。
I: 你的同事怎樣評價你呢？
A: 首先，他們會說我是一個充滿活力和熱情的人，因為我非常喜歡和人一起工作。其次，他們會說我非常懂得客戶服務技巧。我把客戶放在第一位。第三點就是他們會說我懂法律，我讀律師助理時付出了很多努力，并且我非常認真地對待它。
I: 你有什么問題要問嗎？
A: 有，以十分來計，你認為貴公司員工的士氣如何？
paralegal 律師助理 agency 代理
attorney 律師 commend 表揚，稱贊
rank 等級，排列 input 意見
prioritize 把吳?鐘畔卻渦ò agenda 日常工作事項
drop the ball 失敗 rewarding 值得的
obstacle 困難，障礙 get on one抯 nerve 使呅姆3
morale 士氣，道德，品行 tendency 趨勢
律師助理應該具有律師資格證書,有一定的工作經驗和獨立辦案的能力，并具備律師執(zhí)業(yè)證。
The ability to take information and break it down into usable facts is very important.
具有獲取信息并能把它們轉變成可用事實的能力是很重要的。
1) My experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law.
civil law
commercial law
criminal law
我的工作經歷就是我一直在幫助 勞動法 方面的律師。
民法
商法
刑法
2) I am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used.
applied
utilized
我想找一份能運用我的研究和寫作才能的工作。
3) Flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job.
be primary
be first
be number one
這類工作中靈活性當然是 很重要的。
主要的
排第一位
排首位
4) My boss was impressed with the work I had done.
pleased with
satisfied with
我老板對我的工作 印象非常深刻。
很滿意
很滿意
5) I did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves.
a conflict
a disagreement
a dissension
我確實和一個令我惱怒的人 有過爭議。
發(fā)生過沖突
有過爭吵
有過意見不合
6) I put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously.
make great efforts
put a lot of work
作為一個律師助理，我在學習上付出了巨大的努力，并很認真地來對待它。
應聘律師助理
律師助理主要在一些法律事務所或政府法律機構工作。一些律師助理主要從事公證工作，還有一些是從事商標注冊代理工作。
律師助理的工作職責包括：整理及保管法律文件、研究法律文件中的某些細節(jié)、為社會提供各項有償法律服務并對外辦理法律公證事務。
