For those attorneys who celebrate having a great or perfect job, what is it about the job that makes it great? Is it a combination of factors (including the environment, the clients, the actual case work, pay, opportunities for growth) or just one factor? What is it about the job that keeps you there? I’ve been making a list of key positives that I’d like to have with my next role. Curious to see where others are as well.

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I have a great job. I’m a 32yo 2019 grad In house doing exactly the type of work I planned on doing since law school. Great career trajectory. Have a good title (Director). Work 9-5 most days, 9-3 most Fridays. WFH 3x per week. Make about $300k/yr. Have a nice office. Good boss. Get to travel internationally and domestically but not too much, and it’s always high-end. Tons of PTO I can actually use. Good benefits.

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