Job Responsibilities
I spend a significant amount of time doing document review,
probably about 15-20 hours a week. I spend another 10-15 hours
researching and writing motions for both state court and federal
court. In addition I work on other pleadings and research
assignments. I have limited contact with clients but am able to
work on a large variety of cases.
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Uppers
The people I work with are great. The work is challenging. Most importantly
there is lots of room for growth and many directions your career could take.
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Downers
I work very long hours. Stress is high. I don't often get any
feedback on my work.
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Lifestyle
Business atire is required at all times. I don't wear a suit every day but I do
always look nice. Jeans and tennis shoes are strickly forbiden, even on fridays.
The hours are very long and you often have to travel with very little notice.
Weekends are rarely work free, although the amount of work you have to do on the
weekends varies greatly each week.
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Compensation
The base salary is $125,000. There are automatic hour bonus -
the more I work the more I make. I believe the most you can make
your first year is $160,000. In addition there are discretionary
bonus that depend on your performance, the economy, and the
health of the firm.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Law is a great field but don't do it unless you really like it.
If you just want to make money go to business school, it's
easier.
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