Assistant Attorney General Interview Questions

13 Assistant Attorney General Interview Questions

1. 1.

   Why do you want a career as an assistant attorney general?

   User-Submitted Answers

   1. The public defender's office provides an opportunity to advocate for those in need in a collegial environment. While I have learned a lot about practicing law over the past couple years in private practice, it has also taught me the importance of doing what one enjoys and that the time spent day-to-day will become your career.

2. 2.

   What major challenges and problems did you face at your last position?

3. 3.

   How do you handle stress and pressure?

4. 4.

   What was your greatest accomplishment as an assistant attorney general?

5. 5.

   What was your biggest disappointment as an assistant attorney general?

6. 6.

   Why should we hire you?

7. 7.

   What have your achievements been to date?

8. 8.

   How well do you work with people?

9. 9.

   Ten years from now, where do you see yourself?

10. 10.

    Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor?

11. 11.

    What excites you the most about a career as an assistant attorney general?

12. 12.

    Why are you the best assistant attorney general for us?

    User-Submitted Answers

    1. In addition to my background in public policy, I believe my creativity and problem-solving skills as an attorney can provide great value to this office. With all due respect to the approaches that are well-accepted in this office, I believe my diverse interests beyond the legal realm can offer unique solutions and perspectives that would improve this office.
    2. My litigation skills, and self starting nature.

13. 13.

    What do you feel is the most important skill an assistant attorney general should possess?