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Location: Missouri
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: JD or LLM



Job Responsibilities
Prosecution of Misdemeanor and traffic offenses. Child support enforcement.
Job Requirements
Required to have a J.D. - Recommend Criminal Justice Undergraduate degree
Uppers
Job Satisfaction. Helping people who have been wronged.
Downers
Having to endure peoples excuses and why they are not responsible for their actions.
Lifestyle
M-F 9-5. All holidays off. Paid education trips. Business casual dress except for court appearances. Retirement and benefits.
Compensation
$40K plus retirement and medical. Can still have private practive for additional $50K income.
Advice to Jobseekers
Good outlook. Study prep tests to score high on LSAT. Maintain good GPA - Recommend 3.5 for undergrad.

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