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Location: NYC
Company: Lage Government Agency
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: JD or LLM



Job Responsibilities
Enforcement of state and fedeal election law requirements. Answering public queries. Writing memoranda.
Job Requirements
There is not a direct correlation. I was awarded my position because of what I did outside of school, not in it.
Uppers
Making the power of the franchise available to marginalized populations.
Downers
Trying to aviod interference from powerful interests who are largely political animals.
Lifestyle
Easy-going. Regular hours, except for criticalperiods. Limited travel. Social events are a perk. Diverse work enviornment.
Compensation
A bit below median, but not stressful.
Advice to Jobseekers
Gain this imporant skill, meet people, and get out relatively soon.

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