1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Attorney do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Legal
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What is your job title?
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 currently employed by the Public Defender\\\'s Office in Broward County. We have 150 attorneys in our office. We are employees of the State of Florida. We represent indigent criminal defendants.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
1.5 years
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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 am a criminal defense attorney for indigent criminal defendants. I receive files on a daily basis and must review them. I am in court every day handling motions and arraignments. On average, I have around 75 cases. I have a case from beginning to end. A case can resolve at arraignment or go all the way to trial. Given that, I may have a case for as few as a week or as long as a year.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
40000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
42000
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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)
2 weeks paid vacation, paid full medical benefits, small fee dental, unlimited sick leave
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
under
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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
Yes, I am constantly interacting with clients, co-counsel, co-workers, opposing counsel, judge, courtroom personnel, and courthouse personnel.
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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 work in the courthouse everyday. I have an office of my own in the main office, but spend a lot of time in the courtroom.
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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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5 Income
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6 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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4 Benefits
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3 Hours
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8 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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2 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?
Complete lawschool with an emphasis in study on criminal law, criminal procedure, and public service.
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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)
A person in my job should be able to effectively communicate with others, handle stress well and be very organized.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Law school, but no job experience necessary
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Stay organized, keep in touch with clients frequently, and learn from others as much as possible.
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