What is the hiring process at Nixon Peabody?

Application: Prospective employees are encouraged to explore the Nixon Peabody careers webpage to find information on Nixon Peabody's business, culture, and available jobs. Opportunities are broken down by type and include:

• Legal opportunities

• Partnership opportunities

• International attorney opportunities

• Professional staff opportunities

• Summer associates

To apply, you will be prompted to create an online profile if you don't already have one. After you submit your application, you will be able to update your profile, apply to jobs, and monitor your application status using the online portal.

Pre-screening text messages or assessments may be sent to you, or you will be contacted by a member of the internal recruitment team regarding next steps.

Please note that full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster shot, may be a condition of employment depending on the role and location. If you have concerns, please discuss this with a member of the internal recruitment team.

Interview: If your skills seem to be a match for the role, you will be contacted to set up a phone interview with the corporate office to discuss the role in greater detail and ask any questions you have. If the recruitment team feels that you are a good fit, you will move on to the hiring manager interview.

The hiring manager interview is usually done over the phone and goes into more detail on the position you are interviewing for. This is the opportune time to ask questions and really find out if this is the right fit for you. Get a feel for the hiring manager's style and what the expectations are.

If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will be brought in for an in-person panel interview. The panel interview usually takes place with the hiring manager and at least one attorney at the firm. Expect the interview to be very conversational in nature and focused on your legal thinking abilities.

Typical interview questions include:

• What is a case or law that you disagree with and why?

• What do you know about our company?

• Why are you looking to leave your current position or company?

• How do you work in a team environment?

• How do you handle stress?

Offer: If you are selected for the role, a member of the internal recruitment team will contact you to review the offer letter details, benefits, and more information on your new career at Nixon Peabody.

Onboarding and verification: Once you have accepted an offer, you will be asked to complete forms and start the pre-onboarding process. Depending on the role, you may have to go through a licensure or education verification process. The internal recruitment team member will provide you with more detailed information.