Lawyer Job Profile: Female, age 33, from Memphis, TN (ID# 3126)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Legal
What is your job title?

Lawyer
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)

This is a small law firm with 5 attorneys and some administrative staff. We all chip in to answer phones, and it's really a team environment. The firm handles primarily creditor work and focuses on lawsuits and bankruptcy cases.
How long have you been employed in this position?

2 years
How many hours do you work a week on average?

40+
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

40+
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

Prepare bankruptcy paperwork and file it with the Court. Prepare Lawsuits and file them with the Court. Speak with clients and/or debtors.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

40000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

45000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

Vacation - 2 weeks, Sick 1-week, health insurance
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well compensated

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

Yes I work with others on a daily basis and I thoroughly enjoy working in a team environment.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 1 Income
- 7 Work Environment - co-workers
- 6 Work Environment - supervisors
- 5 Benefits
- 4 Hours
- 2 Level of responsibility
- 3 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 8 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

Go to college, then law school, then apply for the job. Pretty simple.
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)

They would need good social skills and a very analytical mind. Organizational skills are recommended but not required.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

Just be responsible.

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

inernet
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

Submitted resume, then an interview.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)

Yes. 3 person panel interview. I took about 1 hour.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

I can't remember. We basically went over my work history and future goals.
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

Yes
If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)

n/a

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?

Yes. I went to law school.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

Somewhat. They are acting in a supervisory capacity, but not in an overbearing way.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

Somewhat. Law School teaches you the basics, but life fills in the gaps.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?

If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?

They would say that our team is a great team and it is fun to see that we joke around a lot.
What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)

type of work and the work environment.
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

Yes. It's what I always wanted to do.
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

To make a lot of money and retire young.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

Not at this time.

7 am - 8 am

Was still asleep.
8 am - 9 am

Woke up. Showered. Got Dressed. Ate breakfast and drove to work.
9 am - 10 am

Checked e-mails and voice mails. Surfed the internet for a few minutes. Returned some calls.
10 am - 11 am

Had a meeting with a client regarding their bankruptcy case.
11 am - 12 am

Dictated some projects for my assistant to type up for me. Went through the mail we received for the day.
12 am - 1 pm
1 pm - 2 pm

Court appearance for a lawsuit we're working on.
2 pm - 3 pm

Returned to the office. Reviewed e-mails and voice mails. Returned Calls.
3 pm - 4 pm

Had a meeting with a client regarding their bankruptcy case.
4 pm - 5 pm

Wrapped up some loose ends and left work.
5 pm - 6 pm

Drove home.
6 pm - 7 pm

Ate Dinner and watched TV
7 pm - 8 pm

Watched TV and surfed the net.
8 pm - 9 pm

Watched TV and surfed the net.
9 pm - 10 pm

Went to Bed.
10 pm - 11 pm

Asleep.
11 pm - 12 pm

Asleep.