1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Associate Attorney do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Legal
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What is your job title?
Associate Attorney
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work for a immigration plus general practice law firm. It is a small firm composed of 6 lawyers.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
I have been with them for 3 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
60
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I write legal motions and pleadings. I also prepare memorandum for firm use. I attend court hearings such as obtaining orders of protections. I prepare and review immigration documents for change of status applicants.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
80000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
83000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
I have health insurance
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
undercompensated
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I go to court a lot which I like. However, sometimes my superior will give me a court appearance I don't know anything about. It is utterly embarrassing to go unprepared in front of a judge.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I like the location...I wish I had a better kitchen
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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3 Income
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2 Work Environment - co-workers
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1 Work Environment - supervisors
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4 Benefits
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5 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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6 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would make contacts within your local bar association. Of course, they have to go to law school and pass the bar.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
You have to be a good writer and a good speaker. You should be organized and be prepared to take criticism.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, you need a JD
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I would say that you should be prepared to spend a few years at the bottom ladder working long hours
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