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Location: Philadelphia
Company: Dechert LLP
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: JD or LLM



Job Responsibilities
I spend about half of my time drafting motions, which involves both conducting legal research, the writing of the motion itself, and the actual filing. For products liability cases, I am involved in contacting experts and developing our factual and scientific defense to plaintiffs' claims. Finally, about one fifth of my time is spent reviewing documents as part of the formal litigation discovery process.
Uppers
Our work place is collegial and the work is often intellectually challenging.
Downers
Long hours and high levels of stress.
Lifestyle
I work about 50-60 hours a week, travel about once every two months, there are plenty of company social lunches and dinners, dress is business casual.
Compensation
I make $125,000 with the chance of making a modest bonus.
Advice to Jobseekers
Be prepared for hard work.

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