Careers4AllCareer description: Lawyers don’t leave the outcomes of high-profile and high-stakes jury trials to gut instinct and chance. They rely on jury consultants who are human behavior experts that help attorneys research and select jurors and provide insight into juror behavior. Jury consultants are used in both criminal trials and in complex civil litigation. What it’s like: Common […]
Career description: Deputy court clerks work under the supervision of court clerks to perform various clerical activities that relate to the preparation and processing of cases in city, county, state, and federal court systems. The job frequently involves client-facing activities as well, such as explaining court procedures to members of the general public and working directly with […]
Career description: Law clerks assist judges in making informed legal decisions. Contrary to the job title, law clerks perform very few clerical duties. They’re sometimes highly skilled lawyers who serve in one of the most prestigious and sought-after positions in the legal industry, but more often they’re fresh out of law school after graduating at the top of their […]
Career description: A judge is an appointed or elected magistrate who presides over court proceedings. Judges rule on questions of law, act as a referee between the litigating parties, and render decisions in legal disputes. What it’s like: Common duties: Hear allegations of the prosecuting and defending parties Listen to witness testimony Rule on the admissibility of […]
Career description: Lobbyists are professional advocates that work to influence political decisions on behalf of individuals and organizations. This advocacy could lead to the proposal of new legislation, or the amendment of existing laws and regulations. However, a lobbyist is prohibited from paying a politician to secure his or her vote on these matters. What it’s […]
Career description: Diplomats are the specialists that represent America and U.S. interests abroad to ensure that diplomacy endures. These esteemed representatives of the U.S. are resilient negotiators who promote peace, protect American citizens abroad, and support prosperity. What it’s like: Common duties: Forms and maintains international relations with regards to issues of peace and war, […]
Career description: A mayor is someone who is the highest ranking municipal officer in a city or town. In some countries, the mayor has significant power in operations of the local government. In others, the position is more of a figurehead. In these areas, decisions are subject to approval by the local council. The title […]
Career description: A Member of Congress (MOC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into an official body called a congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature. Member of Parliament (MP) is an equivalent term in other, unaffiliated jurisdictions. What it’s like: Common duties: Propose bills Develop approaches to their jobs that serve a […]
Career description: In open, democratic societies, a senator is nominated and elected for parliament as a representative of the people, who defends and promotes their interests. His/her role is essential to the influential mission of checking, certifying and balancing the propositions and amendments made by the Deputies’ Chamber – the lower chamber of Parliament. What […]
Career description: A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government —typically by the secretary of state — to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents. These official acts are called notarizations, or notarial acts. Notaries are publicly commissioned […]
Career description: Paralegals are trained to assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services. They might work for law firms, corporations, the government, or in other practice environments, but always under the supervision of a lawyer. Paralegals can’t give legal advice. They can’t represent clients in court, establish legal fees, or sign documents that will be filed […]
Career description: An attorney, also called a lawyer, advises clients and represents them and their legal rights in both criminal and civil cases. This can begin with imparting advice, then proceed with preparing documents and pleadings and sometimes, ultimately, appearing in court to advocate on behalf of clients. What it’s like: Common duties: Advise clients regarding […]
Career description: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces[6] and one of the country’s eight uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the U.S. military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters and a federal regulatory […]
Career description: Animal control officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Working as an animal control officer can be both challenging and rewarding, and it requires handling all kinds of animals, from pets to wildlife. Animal control officers are generally employed by a county, a city, or the federal government. They […]
Career description: K-9 police officers work closely with their dogs to enforce laws and apprehend criminals. With relatively few positions available in the field, an assignment to the canine unit is highly coveted among law enforcement professionals. K-9 officers can work in local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as in the military. While […]
Career description: Intelligence Analysts break down information into key components and contribute to plans of action to understand, mitigate and neutralize threats. This means they are part of our first line of defense for national security. The following are general activities an Intelligence Analyst will perform regardless of placement or topic: What it’s like: Common […]
Career description: Customs and border protection officers work primarily to enforce immigration and customs laws. They also enforce agricultural laws as they pertain to the importation and exportation of goods by individuals. This is a skilled position that requires candidates to have a passion for the law, a sharp attention to detail, and the ability […]
Career description: A 911 Dispatcher is a telephone, radio or computer operator that connects people in need with fire, police and medical emergency services. They receive a variety of reports, ranging from car accidents to criminal acts in progress and coordinate the dispatch of the appropriate emergency responders. In addition to dispatching emergency services, 911 […]
Career description: Full-time firefighters help protect the public in emergency situations. They respond to a wide variety of calls: as well as fires, they assist at car crashes, chemical spills, flooding and water rescue. What it’s like: Common duties: Attending to emergency call-outs Using sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment Inspecting and maintaining equipment between uses […]
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