How to Answer: Can you give me an example of a situation where you demonstrated an eye for detail?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Legal Assistants job interview.
11. Can you give me an example of a situation where you demonstrated an eye for detail?
How to Answer
Tell the interviewer a short story about a time when you made a change or caught a critical error in a case file.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"Last month when I was working a divorce file I noticed that one of the pieces of artwork was not itemized in the final draft. I was able to fix that error before anything was submitted. This saved us, and our client, a lot of additional time and potential conflict."
Written by Rachelle Enns
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"Although this isn't completely related to the legal field, in my previous work experience as a busser, I had to expo, which means I had to organize the food coming out on the line with the tickets. There were a few times when people were about to take trays out with the wrong items on them."
Rachelle's Feedback
Your answer is not related to the legal field but is still very relevant when it comes to your eye for detail. Good response :)
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Anonymous Answer
"Although this isn't specifically related to the legal field, in my previous work experience as a waitress, I had to bake slices and cakes for catering. There were times when decorations weren't placed exactly like the other pieces, and I would make sure to scan through all of them and tweaked any that were not uniform."
Lauren's Feedback
There is a way to take your example and equate it to your legal role. See my suggestion below.
"I previously worked for a caterer and had to ensure all plates were presented uniformly. My attention to detail was used just as much in that role, as it is as a legal assistant. When conducting research, I am locating discrepancies or critical pieces of information in the midst of a large volume of documents. I have always utilized a high level of attention to detail throughout my body of work, and I only envision this skill to be heightened and sharpened over time."