Paralegal Test
Find a professional, hard working paralegal that is able to balance multiple high-priority tasks and provide consistent, reliable support for a legal practice.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Paralegal test helps find self-confident and assertive individuals who are easy to get along with, but capable of standing up to attorneys who can sometimes set high expectations or make challenging requests. Best-fit candidates are detail-oriented, socially adept, hard-working and able to manage stressful situations and tight deadlines. They are also ethical and interested in learning, and able to work effectively alone or in a team setting.
About This Test:
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
Contact us to learn how we can customize test content to meet your specifications.
Sample Personality Item:
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I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test:
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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Sample Question for Grammar & Spelling Test:
___________ is usually ___________ of snow in ___________. | (A) Their......alot......january |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Paralegal Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow learner, overwhelmed with complexity | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, handles challenging tasks well |
| Argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness | Easy to get along with, amiable |
| Timid, lacks courage to confront difficult subjects | Assertiveness / Social Dominance | Willing to present their opinion and debate various options |
| Bends of ignored company rules | Conscientiousness | Adheres to company rules, meets expectations |
| Doesn’t like detailed tasks | Detail-Minded | Like working on detailed tasks |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Quiet, satisfied with minimal social interaction | Extroversion | Outgoing, sociable, talkative |
| Prefers to have predictable responsibilities | Flexibility | Doesn’t mind quick shifts in assignments |
| Blunt, unsophisticated, politically naive | Impression Management | Socially sensitive, polite, diplomatic |
| Bends rules to suit self | Integrity | Strong ethical principles |
| Cares mainly about salary and perks | Intrinsic Motivation | Enjoys coming to work |
| Doesn’t plan to stay for many years | Long Tenure Potential | Plans to estay for man years |
| Sees the downside of plans, tends to give up easily, sour attitudes | Optimism | Enthusiastic, optimistic, cheerful, “can-do” attitudes |
| Careless, disorganized | Orderliness | Organized, planful |
| Not service minded, stingy about meeting individual preferences | Responsive Service | Wants to keep customers happy |
| Satified with short term jobs | Tenure Potential | Wants a long term job |
| Careless, disorganized | Tough-mindedness | Organized, planful |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
