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 am an associate at a small law firm. I am one of three attorneys. We practice in the area of commercial litigation.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
1 year
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
50+
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I perform legal research, draft legal papers, do extensive work in the discovery phase, and research various issues relating to commercial litigation.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$55,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
65000
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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)
4 weeks vacation, partial health insurance
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Well
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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
Since the firm is small (3 attorneys), I do a good amount of work with my colleagues, but I also do a good amount of work on my own. I like the mixture and camaraderie.
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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
See above.
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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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6 Work Environment - co-workers
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5 Work Environment - supervisors
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7 Benefits
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1 Hours
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2 Level of responsibility
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4 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?
You have to go to law school, pass the bar exam, and practice law for a few years before being able to get a job similar to mine.
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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)
Social skills are key - you have to be able to communicate and interact on many levels. And you have to have a head on your shoulders.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Good luck - this field is a lot of hard work, but it can be rewarding.
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