"After three years as a legal assistant, I have no experience working with unreasonable lawyers. All of my colleagues have been great, patient, and reasonable in their requests. It's a stressful job, so some lawyers have been tense or stressed, but I understand and help them as much as I can."

"I stay up-to-date with new laws and industry news by reading law magazines in my spare time. I enjoy Slaw Magazine and Canadian Lawyer Magazine. I often refer to Canada's Department of Justice website as well for any law updates. There are also many great Canadian blogs that post about new laws and news, such as LawBlogs.ca, which I enjoy reading."

"I really enjoy administrative tasks and organizing workspaces, but wanted to find a job I was passionate about. My father is a lawyer, so I've always been interested in law, but I never wanted to be a lawyer, so a legal assistant seemed like a good alternative for me. I've been a legal assistant for five years now and really enjoy it."

"I love being a legal assistant, but I want to be a lawyer five years from now. I want to have a more prominent role in helping people, so I am in law school part-time and hope to take the bar in three or four years. I would love to work with you as a lawyer at that time if there's an opportunity."

"I was working with a human trafficking lawyer for a year and he worked on a case with suspected child trafficking. Seeing the children involved in court and hearing about the case was really difficult as I have kids of my own. The case also lasted for months, so assisting on it was challenging."

"I help make a lawyer's job easier in a number of ways. I take on administrative tasks, such as answering their calls, greeting clients, filing paperwork, or preparing case files. I also assist with accounting, billing, court correspondences, and meetings. Whatever the lawyer needs to focus on their cases, I will do my best to help with."

"I always ensure to meet deadlines by keeping a detailed planner and calendar. I input all of the deadlines I need to meet in a calendar that I refer to every morning. I use that calendar to create my daily, weekly, and monthly plans. I also write a new to-do list every day with my high-priority tasks, such as projects that are due that day, go to the top to ensure I get them done."

"Clients are often emotional, especially in court, as they are going through a stressful time. I do my best to reassure them by answering any questions they have, going through what will happen on their court date, or just being there to talk about the case. If they are too angry or stressed, I suggest taking some time away from the case, if possible, to help clear their heads."

"I have always been interested in criminal law which is why I got my bachelor's degree in criminal law two years ago. I think it's an interesting area of law and I enjoy being able to help keep people safe, which is why I wanted to pursue a career with you, the best criminal law firm in Toronto."

"I think one of my greatest strengths as a legal assistant is my communication skills. In my previous role, I was often the main point of contact between lawyers and their clients, so I needed to have excellent communication skills to convey messages correctly. My communication skills also help me assist lawyers better as I can listen to their needs and adapt my work accordingly. I am also great with technology, so I often helped the lawyers at my old firm learn how to use new software or programmes to streamline their work."

"In my previous role, I used practisePanther Legal Software and Ghostpractise. Both platforms helped me streamline processes for accounting, time tracking, case management, billing, and the like. I would be happy to learn how to use any other software or technology you prefer as I am a quick learner."

"In my previous role, I managed client files, so I always saw sensitive information. To keep it private, I would keep all files at work so they were safe and protected from outside eyes. When handling electronic files, I would use a VPN and change my passwords often to protect my computer. I wouldn't discuss cases with anyone in my life, even minor details. Finally, if I needed to call or meet with a client, I would ensure we were in a private area so they could talk freely."

"When researching a new case, I start by looking through a legal database, such as WestlawNext Canada. I look for cases similar to the one we are working on to determine how that lawyer handled the case and what the outcome was. I will then research everyone involved in the case by looking through police databases, social media, and contacting those involved if possible. This helps me prepare a comprehensive case file and come up with potential questions for the lawyer to ask in court."

"I have experience drafting a variety of legal documents, such as briefs, appeals, subpoenas, wills, and deeds. I have excellent written communication skills, so I can sure my drafts are always error-free."

"I prepare case files by familiarizing myself with the case first so I know what I need to prepare. I will then gather any contracts, written communication, or evidence to put in the case file. I will make copies of all the relevant documents for the lawyer on both sides and the judge. I will highlight important information on our copies to make it easier for my supervisor to find."