Job Responsibilities
Work full-time providing legal advice and representation on a
wide variety of OSHA topics. Worksite and plant audits
performed. Technical questions answered on safety and health
topics. We represent clients at all stages that have had OSHA
investigations and enforcement inspections resulting in citations
and penalties issued against them.
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Job Requirements
The core curriculum was well planned to give students a solid
grounding in issues and topics covered by the bar exam. Beyond
core classes covered on the bar, there were numerous
opportunities to pick up classes that were of interest. Among
others, elective classes were taken in health law, environmental
law, administrative law, insurance law, and labor law. I have
drawn upon what I have learned in these classes working at the
firm. I do not recall being closed out of popular classes. The
evening program had opportunities to take most elective classes.
There were always a number of excellent classes with top-rated
professors available. The workload was relatively heavy if one
wanted to compete with the top students. I would not have felt
comfortable walking into any class unprepared.
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Uppers
Being able to share my work experience and legal training and experience with
clients who want to be the best at what they do. Clients that want to excel at
everything they do will take the opportunity to enlist help in the very specific
area that I provide my services - OSHA law.
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Downers
Difficulty with clients that do not want to expend the resources
on safety and health that they should.
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Lifestyle
If you love what you are doing the hours are not an issue. There will be some
long hours and travel with most large firms. These are really the opportunities
to achieve great things. The firm is really a diverse group that enjoys getting
together for seasonal festivities. There are opportunities to relax the dress
code, one needs to be cognizant of putting the best foot forward for clients.
The practice groups and staff in one's area really work to promote a team spirit.
There is a strong corporate culture of giving back to the community and helping
with charity as well.
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Compensation
At $115,000 for a junior associate, one can recognize a
commitment to draw and retain the best talent in the community.
There are bonuses available and meals when working late. Rides
home are available when needed. A strong training program exists
to enhance the skills of associates.
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Advice to Jobseekers
This firm is growing and continues to be forward-looking. Labor
and employment law issues continue to expand. Clients need help
coming into compliance and with the increasing number of lawsuits
and government interventions.
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