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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I recently interviewed for this position and took a subsequent writing test.  If anyone is in a similar position, have you heard back either way about an offer?

In addition, to those that currently hold this position, could you describe a typical day?  Finally, on other websites I've seen a lot of negativity so please share your experience, level of job satisfaction, and anything else you would find helpful for someone interested in this position.  Thank you in advance![/quote]

PP: what does the writing test entail? And can you give specifics about the interview? Panel?[/quote]

I’m not the poster, but I can answer your questions. The writing test is a basic literacy exam to test your ability to read and write complete sentences. It’s a very simple and easy test that most high schoolers can pass. No knowledge of the law is required. Unfortunately, the Board had to implement this test because during the mass hiring sprees in 2016, 2017, and 2018, the Board hired dozens of attorneys (out of 700 new hires) who were extremely poor writers. The writing test weeds out the poor writers and saves management the trouble of having to fire them.

As for the interview, a panel of three people (judges and managers) interviews each candidate. The interview is highly structured and the interviewers will ask you behavioral type questions. Essentially,  they want to know whether you are the type of person who will do exactly what your judge tells you to do without hesitation or question. If you demonstrate any sort of independence, your chances of getting the job diminish greatly.[/quote]

I'm not even sure the interview serves any purpose.  It is a ten minute rapid fire question session where they do not ask you anything substantive and they really do not care to hear your answers. it is the most bizarre interview i've ever been on.  They do not care about your knowledge of the law or whether you actually understand the job.  Nor are they trying to figure out whether you're a good fit for the job. It is almost like someone googled "questions to ask at an interview" and found an HR website with a list of ten general questions to  ask during an interview. Then they sit there and ask the questions and you answer them in short answers with no real elaboration.  There is no real conversation, back and forth, or attempt to get to know you as there is in most interviews for professional jobs.   [/quote]

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