Job Responsibilities
I am a mid-level litigation associate in a corporate law firm.
My responsibilities include day-to-day management of cases,
including: court appearances, motions, client relations,
negotiations with co-counsel and opposing counsel, supervising
legal research and general case management.
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Job Requirements
JD required. Bar admission is also required.
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Uppers
Making a good legal argument in a brief, appearing in court.
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Downers
Length of litigation, which can last years.
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Lifestyle
Lots of travel, hours are variable depending on deadlines. There is also much
required in terms of business development and firm events.
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Compensation
Just under $140,000 this year, including all.
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Advice to Jobseekers
This is not a field to go into for the money. Yes, lawyers are
well paid, but there are great demands and a lot of stress with
the position, so much so that no amount of money is worth it.
The reason to do the job is because you find it challenging and
engaging and you like the work, the clients and the people you
work with.
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