Attorney
(Male, Age 34) from St. Louis, MO
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Attorney |
|---|---|
| Salary | $65,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 45 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Years Experience | 9 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
2 attorney law firm
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Legal work for clients — mostly transactional work
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
vacation and leave flexible
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes, I enjoy the interaction
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
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 rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 3
Benefits: 4
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 6
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Personal connection
What was the application process?
Personal Meetings
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
No
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
n/a
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Attend law school
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
self-starter, well organized, ability to express self clearly
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, JD degree required
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
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