The interview process for the medical malpractice team in LA was so disheartening. I had just recently passed the bar and therefore did not have any attorney experience, but the recruiter claimed, even after my interview, that she had told the team this. When I joined the zoom call, it was around 5 interviewers logged on. The main interviewer was a female partner, and she became immediately cold after I told her I did not have attorney experience but was willing to learn and use all the skills I have gained clerking at other firms. No one hid that I was a first-year, but for some reason it made her mad and the rest of the interview was really uncomfortable that I nearly cried. I understand mistakes happen, but when your posting is seeking a first-year attorney, don't let it out on the interviewee when your firm is the one that mismanaged the recruitment. I'm glad I saw the firm's true colors early on, though, and I'm grateful to have avoided such a negative team.

Initial conference call followed by Zoom video interview (during pandemic) with an attorney and office manager. Experience was positive overall. Fielded standard questions regarding past experience and qualifications as an associate.

Exchanged emails regarding requirements, spoke with the office manager on a few phone calls, then interview with partner, meeting with team, and then managing partners. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8