I applied online. I interviewed at Hoge Fenton (San Jose, CA) in Feb 2021
Interview
The process took about 4 weeks. I was anticipating this turnaround time based on other reviews. The first interview was arranged with the executive director and manager for human resources/operations. Very congenial individuals who provided an in depth insight into their firm. My second interview was to meet with the three attorneys I would be providing support for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They inquired about my background/qualifications, strengths/weaknesses, quizzed me on certain filing procedures, and asked me about my familiarity with heavy calendaring/motion filings/discovery.
Terrible process. Takes weeks to follow-up. The company culture is lacking and it generally seemed like a terrible place to work. Very disappointed since the firm claims to be the top in SJ.
Very fast, as if to seem to procrastinate to the last minute. Initially interviewed for a part-time position that didn't require experience and provided training; then it changed that they wanted experience. Next was interviewed for a full-time position; within a week, started the job. Told them when exactly I could start; they wanted me to start sooner than this, so I had move things around. It seemed very desperate on the firm's part.