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Company: Supreme Administrative Court
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: JD or LLM



Job Responsibilities
My responsibilities include preparing draft court decisions of the Justices, doing researches of the relevant regulations, doing translations, writing concise minutes. I cannot assess the exact time spent on each responsibility because of the nature of the tasks performed.
Uppers
Analytical thinking, reasoning, mental challenge, high level of responsibility.
Downers
Strong mental pressure and short deadlines. The job is tiring.
Lifestyle
The work hours are as follows: 7.30 am (CET)- 5.00 (CET) Monday through Friday. It often happens that I do not comply with this time schedule when there is a lot of work. I attend seminars ocassionaly and this is very useful to me. The dress code is: elegant and stylish, corporate dressing.
Compensation
I cannot reveal my remuneration, but it is certainly attractive. Besides I receive mony for suits and holidays additional payments.
Advice to Jobseekers
You should have very good knowledge of the respective administrative laws and be highly motivated and organized!

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