I applied online. I interviewed at Brewer Attorneys & Counselors (New York, NY) in Mar 2025
Interview
You first do a one on one zoom with the director of litigation. The style is conversational where she asks you to walk her through your resume. Then she asks about skills and experience. This includes efiling and bluebooking and citechecking. Then you meet with director of staff who works directly for the owner. She will look at notes from director of litigation and ask moreso about your ability to work overtime and to bill your time accordingly. That second round is on site with her and one senior partner ending with the director of hr. This whole group panel interview was at least one hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you travel if required . Can tou work overtime for trial or emergencies. What jurisdictions have you done efiling for. What platforms have you used for efiling. Can you run tables on briefs? How much appellate experience do you have? Do you have bluebooking and cite checking experience? How do you handle emergencies and deadlines? How do you conduct research?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Brewer Attorneys & Counselors (Midtown New York)
Interview
Met with a senior associate, the e-discovery manager and then the director of litigation. The interviews were very conversational. They asked about my background and answered all the questions I had about the firm.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Brewer Attorneys & Counselors
Interview
I went through a lengthy and ultimately disappointing interview process with Brewer Attorneys & Counselors. Over the course of five separate rounds, I was asked to provide work samples, attend an in-person interview, and speak with multiple team members. At first, I appreciated the opportunity to demonstrate my qualifications, but the process quickly revealed significant flaws.
The questions themselves lacked substance and preparation. Most interviewers simply read directly from my resume instead of engaging in thoughtful discussion about my skills, experiences, or how I could contribute to the firm. While I was willing to complete work samples to show my abilities, the lack of constructive feedback made the exercise feel one-sided.
The most unprofessional element, however, was the lack of communication. After investing weeks of time across several rounds, the firm stopped providing updates altogether. Despite following up, I never received a clear outcome. For a firm of this stature, such ghosting reflects poorly on their hiring culture and respect for candidates.
Overall, the process came across as disorganized, unnecessarily drawn-out, and lacking in professionalism. Brewer Attorneys & Counselors may attract candidates with their name recognition, but prospective applicants should be aware that the firm’s interview process does not reflect the level of respect, efficiency, or ethical consideration one would expect.