For Questions 1 – 21, use the scales to indicate 1) how important each of the following tasks were in your previous legal experience, and 2) how recent your experience is in performing those tasks.
1. Identifying relevant facts from cases and other legal authorities.
2. Applying the available facts of a particular case to the relevant law.
3. Evaluating opposing party’s evidence and legal position and formulating an appropriate response.
4. Making independent decisions regarding the most appropriate course of action based upon an evaluation of a case file or other legal documents.
5. Determining the legal and factual significance of documents or other evidence including discovery, investigative reports, etc.
6. Determining the legal and factual significance of expert witness or consultant reports.
7. Determining the legal and factual significance of correspondence from clients, opposing counsel or other interested parties.
8. Using electronic search tools (e.g., LEXIS, WestLaw, etc.) to conduct legal research.
9. Using electronic search tools (e.g., Corporate Records, Fictitious Business Names, etc.) to conduct case-related investigations.
10. Verifying that authorities relied upon are accurate and current.
11. Independently develop research/investigative strategies for a project or case.
12. Identifying appropriate witnesses who should be interviewed during the development of a case.
13. Interviewing or preparing appropriate witnesses during the development of a case.
14. Implementing an investigative or discovery plan in order to uncover relevant facts.
15. Identifying relevant evidence for use in administrative or court proceedings.
16. Preparing documents to be filed in state or federal trial courts including pleadings, motions, status reports and briefs.
17. Preparing documents to be filed in state or federal appellate courts including petitions, answers, motions and briefs.
18. Preparing legal memoranda summarizing the pertinent facts, the state of current law and/or making recommendations for further action.
19. Preparing written communications to clients or other decision makers summarizing the pertinent facts, the state of current law and/or making recommendations for further action.
20. Preparing correspondence to the opposing counsel or third parties analyzing relevant facts and law.
21. Reviewing and editing written work prepared by colleagues or other legal support staff.
For Questions 22 - 40, use the scale to indicate how much knowledge and experience you have in each of the areas listed.
22. Presenting arguments to trial judges or hearing officers.
23. Presenting opening and/or closing statements in trial courts or administrative proceedings.
24. Conducting direct or cross-examinations of expert witnesses in depositions.
25. Conducting direct or cross-examinations of expert witnesses during trials or hearings.
26. Conducting direct or cross-examinations of lay witnesses at depositions.
27. Conducting direct or cross-examinations of lay witnesses during trial or hearings.
28. Preparing clients or witnesses to testify during legal proceedings.
29. Communicating with opposing counsel regarding substantive and procedural issues arising from the case in order to advance or resolve the case.
30. Presenting arguments in appellate proceedings.
31. Presenting complex legal issues and concepts in a manner that is understandable to lay persons.
32. Determining the need for experts, investigators, paralegals and/or other litigation assistance in support of a legal proceeding.
33. Directing the work of support staff in the preparation and resolution of a case.
34. Identifying specific tasks necessary to complete a particular case or assignment.
35. Managing multiple cases to assure that work is completed on schedule.
36. Determining what action needs to be taken to successfully complete work assignments when resources or capabilities are insufficient for the task.
37. Considering alternative solutions and strategies for approaching a particular case or issue to ensure that all options have been explored.
38. Analyzing a proposed course of action to determine whether the action is legal and ethical.
39. Determining whether non-judicial options should be utilized in order to resolve a case.
40. Determining whether a settlement proposal should be accepted or rejected based on the interests of the client, the public, and the department.
For questions 41 – 45, use the scale to indicate “to what extent would your current and former co-workers and supervisors say the following statements about you are true?”
41. They work cooperatively with a team to achieve a shared goal.
42. They are sensitive to the feelings and opinions of others.
43. They present oneself in a professional manner.
44. They accept constructive criticism.
45. They consider the effect of their actions on others.
