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Legal Assistant Skills Assessment Test

Legal Assistant Skills Assessment

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Assessment Summary
Legal Assistants are responsible for supporting lawyers in a variety of tasks which predominantly include administrative tasks. They will draw on their communication and organizational skills as well as displaying a high level of attention to detail to be successful in this role.
Skills tested in this assessment
The skills tested in this assessment for a legal assistant include communication, organization and attention to detail. The answers should showcase their ability to communicate effectively in typical business situations, use organizational skills to prioritise and plan tasks, and display a high level of attention to detail as all of these skills are an essential part of the role.
What to test with this assessment
You can expect to learn whether the candidate can be relied upon to be an effective legal assistant for your company by showcasing how they plan and prioritise tasks and projects, how the candidate communicates both internally and externally and their level of attention to detail. You’ll also get a sense for their personality and charisma in the video questions and see how they can articulate their thoughts and the logic behind their answers.

About the Legal Assistant Skills Assessment

Want to hire the best Legal Assistant to help your business? Use our expert Legal Assistant skills test to hire the best person and never make another bad hire.

A Legal Assistant is a legal professional who completes administrative on behalf of a lawyer. 

This Legal Assistant test assesses whether job candidates will able to complete clerical and administrative work in a legal office environment. This can include calendar coordination, client billing and accounting, productivity, information management and reliability.

Candidates who perform well on this Legal Assistant skills assessment will have all the technical skills to manage information and complete work to a high standard. They will also have the necessary soft skills to be productive and reliable.

Legal assistant candidates that have strong organizational skills are able to manage and keep track of many different activities on a daily basis. They are able to effectively plan and complete tasks and projects, and co-ordinate activities in a systematic way.
Attention to detail refers to the ability to diligently and thoroughly check over any work to make sure it is accurate and free of mistakes and errors. This is an important skill as it shows that the candidate is willing to spend time to ensure their work is consistent, detailed and correct.
Legal assistant candidates that have strong communication skills are able to receive and give information to others in both a verbal and written form. Being a strong communicator includes being able to effectively listen and speak to others, allowing candidates to work collaboratively with other team members.
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Attention to Detail

Question Type: Audio

Please listen to the voicemail and take the relevant notes to pass onto the lawyer.
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Communication

Question Type: Text

A lawyer has asked you to confirm a meeting with a client, Charlie Wong, for next Wednesday at 2 pm at the office. In the textbox below, please write an email to the client confirming the meeting.
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Organized

Question Type: Text

Please have a look at the list of tasks you have to do today and in the textbox below, write them in the order you would prioritize them. Schedule a meeting with a client for next week. Order stationery. Respond to an email from a lawyer about a case that closes tomorrow. Type yesterday's meeting minutes. Send invoices for client billable hours. Draft a legal letter that is due to go out this afternoon.

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Frequently asked questions

A Legal Assistant skills assessment test is a test that measures an individual’s ability to perform tasks that are commonly performed by legal assistants. The test is designed to measure a person’s knowledge of the law, as well as their ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers. The test is also designed to assess a person’s ability to use technology, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, in order to perform their job duties.

Vervoe can be used to test for a range of skills. Legal assistants are responsible for a variety of tasks, including conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing client files, preparing legal documents and legal correspondence, and proficient use of electronic filing systems. In order to be successful in this role, legal assistants must have strong technical skills. They must be able to use computers and software programs efficiently, and they must be able to navigate the internet and research databases effectively. In addition, legal assistants must have excellent writing skills and be able to clearly communicate complex legal concepts as well as numerical skills with attention to detail. These skills are critical for success in the field of legal administration.

A Legal Assistant skills test can help improve the hiring process by giving employers a way to identify candidates with the specific skillset needed for the job. By testing for specific skills, employers can be confident that they are hiring the best possible candidates for the position. A Legal Assistant skills test can be a valuable tool in the hiring process, helping to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are hired.

Yes, all assessments are fully customizable meaning you can edit a word or two or delete the question and add your own. You can also customize correct answer samples to your exact business specifications.

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We offer a range of interactive question types including code challenges, presentations, spreadsheets, document uploads, video, audio, multiple choice with media options and more. Each question type is a sample version of the real life tool. For example a code challenge is a snapshot of a live developer environment where a candidate can complete a specific task.
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Yes, all skills assessment are customizable and can be created to simulate a job or task. This provides the ability to test a candidate on real-life skills and abilities required for the role. A unique combination of different types of questions can simulate how a candidate will perform in different scenarios.

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