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Experience: Executive
Highest Level of Education: JD or LLM



Job Responsibilities
I am responsible for administering the law office for one of the largest cities in Michigan.
Job Requirements
One must have a law degree and be admitted to the State Bar before commencing duties.
Uppers
Broad professional leeway; great diversity in the practice of law; good pay.
Downers
Politics.
Lifestyle
Work hours can be a burden; no travel per se; no social events that are non work related.
Compensation
Slightly in excess of $100,000.00/yr.
Advice to Jobseekers
Job outlook is very good. Our society is very litigious these days and everyone needs a lawyer.

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