I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Schultz & Associates (Hackensack, NJ)
Interview
First interview was ~30 minutes with an HR individual. She asked general questions about my resume and why I wanted to work at the firm. The interview was remote over Zoom + recorded to be reviewed by the firm owner. I made it through the screening phase, + the second interview phase involved a written assessment to demonstrate family law knowledge and the ability to put together a case, craft an argument, etc. You are given 3 days to complete the assessment. After making it through that phase, you move onto the third phase. This involves a lengthy interview (~an hour) with the owner. She is extremely nice and easy to talk to. She asks a lot of open-ended questions, giving the candidate plenty of opportunities to speak about themselves. She also gives a good overview of the firm, the position for which you are applying, culture, compensation, benefits, etc. It is not a conventional interview. I felt very at ease and welcomed during the whole process. I was given an approximate decision timeframe, which was adhered to. My follow up emails were answered promptly. After meeting with the owner, I was told it would be a few days to review whether an offer would be extended. After a few days I was told an offer was being put together, and I was asked for two references. After those cleared, I met with another HR individual to review my offer letter and give me an opportunity to ask any questions or negotiate if desired. The offer letter was then emailed to me. Overall the process was lengthy but there were some timing issues that contributed (such as Thanksgiving falling in the middle of the interview process and the owner going on vacation as well).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you embody resilience, which is one of the firm’s core values?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Schultz & Associates (Hackensack, NJ) in Jul 2019
Interview
A video interview where she seems like a nice lady. An in person interview to size you up, doesn't really ask work related questions. Don't waste your time she hires a new one every two months you will be replaced and fired with no warning. If you have a secure job right now don't make the mistake of leaving it for this place. Not just for this position she does it with all of them,
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Schultz & Associates (Hackensack, NJ) in Sept 2018
Interview
For a small firm they have a very intense and grueling interview process. They first ask you for a video interview which is great, especially if you are working while interviewing. Then they ask you for an in person interview. Upon arrival they make you take a handwritten assessment test which very strange questions. This test seems to be geared more towards finding out your personality than finding out whether your a good fit for the job. (Example: What would you do with a magic wand?) Then you have to take a typing test. Typing tests are typically done on a standard size keyboard but they provide you with one of those tiny Mac wireless keyboards, so best of luck typing more than 65 WPM on that. Then you get to speak to the "owner/head attorney" who is VERY nice. Really, talking to her was the most pleasant part of the process. They then send you yet another assessment test, asking you more ridiculous questions that have nothing to do with the job. Again, more personality based than knowledge of legal proceedings. Here's where it gets a bit weird though. They asked for my references which I gave them. They contacted and set up calls with at least two of my references and then cancelled the calls on the day of (super unprofessional). They rescheduled the calls for later in the week. Mid week I get an email asking for another call with me to AGAIN discuss some technical questions. I'm sorry but how much more could you possibly have to ask me? I've now taken like three assessment tests, done a video interview and a phone interview. Apparently I didn't respond to their email fast enough because I got another email telling me I'd been turned down for the job. Not really that upset. To be honest they don't offer any good benefits and the salary is low for someone coming to work from NYC. But still. Be prepared for an almost three week long interview process. Very strange way of running a business.