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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you can do this.  I switched from a big firm to a US Attorney's Office a few years ago.  I was the first new hire in years, so everybody was much more experienced than me, and I hadn't learned any useful skills (except maybe writing) at my firm job.  My colleagues tried to help me, but they were so far ahead of me that they couldn't really even anticipate all the things I didn't know (and neither could I).  I really struggled for the first 6 months or so.  I felt like an idiot.  I cried in my office with the door closed.  BUT I started to get the hang of it after awhile.  I watched other AUSAs who I respected and read transcripts of their grand jury presentations and trials.  I worked my ass off.  And then things started to get easier, and I didn't have to work my ass off just to keep my head above water.  Now, 5 years later, I love my job, and I think I'm good at it.  I never would have guessed during those first few months that I would still be here AND be happy.

You have gotten good advice about how to improve your writing.  I second the recommendations of reading the writing of your superiors and talking to a writing coach.  This is definitely something that you can improve.  It will get better.[/quote]

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