Attorney Job at BOP
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Anonymous
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What do you think about this job? I like litigation and since I was a DA I understand that having criminal law means you have to have prisons.
At the interview while walking back to the elevator I asked if there was a childcare center in or near their building. Interviewer said — no but I leave 4:30 daily to pick-up my kid at preschool near my house. Enough said. |
Anonymous
| Huh? Are you really an attorney, cause I’d be scared. You said nothing coherent. What’s your question? |
Anonymous
| What’s BOP? |
Anonymous
| Bureau of Prisons |
Anonymous
| I am OP: I guess I have to explain the question a little more. Does anyone have any insight on whether BOP (Bureau of Prisons) would be a good place to work as a lawyers? It seems like the hours aren’t too bad and I do think the mission is important (broadly). I understand the job is defending BOP administrative decisions through admin processes and where relevant in court (as a SAUSA). I am a litigator and haven’t done anything but litigation my whole career. Any thoughts? |
Anonymous
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I knew someone at BOP who did employment admin litigation. He loved it but had to travel a lot to the various prisons for hearings and witness prep, etc.
He eventually decided to downshift to another agency and a job with no travel so that he could be around at home more to help with childcare. |
Anonymous
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Are you really an attorney or just play one on TV!
What’s mote important? Being a mom, money, etc. if your passion is litigation, maybe this is not it. I’m sure salary is decent. This is a government job. Better work life balance. Will you need to travel to any of the prisons? Any telework allowed? |