US Department of Justice Reviews

Pros

Great benefits and pay for all employees

Cons

The government is very slow

Pros

Stable work environment and dedicated employees

Cons

Federal salary freeze and eroding benefits projected over the next several years

Advice to Senior Management

None

Pros

Work on significant cases with satisfaction of prosecuting some of the nations worst criminals and criminal organizations

Cons

Can be large, bureacratic organization where not all of the most talented workers are recognized

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to all employees at all positions for honest feedback, may need to use more confidential surveys for better feedback without fear of retaliation

Pros

Rewarding! Interesting, diverse, good location

Cons

Bureaucracy bureaucracy bureaucracy bureaucracy bureaucracy

Pros

Government job with government benefits.

Cons

Managers are inept, incompetent and woefully unqualified.

Advice to Senior Management

Fire people employed as managers, and hire competent staff.

Pros

Great Oportunities to engage in meaningful work

Cons

Dealing with political appointees can become tiresome

Advice to Senior Management

None

Pros

Washington, DC is very network orientated and time at Justice will permit you to enter into that network and prove yourself. It's really all about getting your foot in the door and then having the chance to prove yourself there.

Cons

As with any government agency there will be employees there who in the private sector, most likely wouldn't be. Being patient and okay with drawn-out processes because of the required "necessary steps" can be trying, but is a must with the job.

Advice to Senior Management

Government employee leadership is generally very solid. They are there because they deserve to be. As far as political appointees, it can be a mixed bag.

Pros

SDNY has a deservedly strong legal reputation, but it should also be known as a great place to work. Despite the incredible intellectual talents of all the staff, egos are generally small and the intra-office dynamic is supportive and fun. The cases offer exceptional access to cutting edge law.

Cons

Salaries are relatively small compared to private sector peers. Hours can be excessive. Attempting the LSAT while on trial is nearly impossible.

Advice to Senior Management

Management at SDNY is great. The only advice would be to have a structure program of attorney's speaking about their experience in the field and about the law school application process.

Pros

I worked here as a student so they were very flexible with me and my schedule. I really liked the people I worked with.

Cons

The work got repetitive after a while. My first few months I learned a lot, but after that it was just stable. Kind of got boring towards my last few months.

Advice to Senior Management

Allow students to perform more of the duties especially as they are advancing through their academic career. It will allow students to really see the things they learned in school in the real world.

Pros

There is plenty of challenge

Cons

There is a hiring freeze

Advice to Senior Management

None