I applied online. I interviewed at Offit Kurman (Washington, DC) in June 2023
Interview
I first spoke with the internal recruiter. The next round was with the Marketing Director and 2 of my peers. Conversations were friendly, and we discussed how my background aligned with the role. HR was very efficient in communicating, and the process moved swiftly; I received the offer less than a week after the final interviews.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Offit Kurman (New York, NY) in May 2025
Interview
Disappointing Experience with the Hiring Process
I was thrilled to receive an offer from Offit Kurman, as it seemed like the perfect opportunity for my career. After accepting the offer, I resigned from my previous position and declined another job. Unfortunately, just two days later, Offit Kurman withdrew the offer, citing a reference issue. When I reached out to my references, they confirmed that no one from the firm had contacted them, and my background check was never completed.
This experience was extremely discouraging and upsetting, especially after making major life decisions based on the offer. I strongly believe that all reference and background checks should be completed before a formal offer is extended to candidates. I hope Offit Kurman will review and improve their hiring practices to ensure future applicants are treated with more transparency and respect.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is my idea of the perfect paralegal? What qualifications should they possess?
I applied online. I interviewed at Offit Kurman (New York, NY)
Interview
First, a call with the internal recruiter, then potential boss, and then a few members of the team. The process was well organized, with timely feedback. They made an offer contingent on a background check.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Examples of past successes and how I dealt with difficult attorneys.