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Mukund Sharma, Government Attorney

published February 19, 2014

By Harrison Barnes, CEO and Founder - BCG Attorney Search

( 4 votes, average: 3.6 out of 5)

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Working as a government attorney has both pros and cons, just like any other attorney. Some of the pros include more freedom over what cases they work on and often having a more stable job than some other types of attorneys. Some of the cons include a lower average salary compared to private practice attorneys and less support staff to help you than you would have in private practice.

Government attorneys enjoy various benefits that private practice attorneys don't have. That being said, there are some downsides to becoming a government attorney. While they often have additional freedom over the cases they take on, and more job security, they also usually have less support staff and a lower average salary as compared to private practice attorneys. All in all, you should definitely consider becoming a government attorney if it looks like the right fit for you.

1. Why did you decide to work as a government attorney?

I wanted to help people in need.

2. What is the best part of working as a government attorney?

Client and witness contacts during investigations
Researching interesting legal issues
Federal Courtroom experience
Learning from very accomplished attorneys.

3. What is the worst part of working as a government attorney?

The salary
The location (Las Vegas)

4. What advice would you give to others looking to become a government attorney?

Be genuinely interested in public service.
Don't eliminate yourself from a posted position.
Network to find unposted positions.

5. What is a typical day like for you as a government attorney?

There was no typical day.
Work days ranged from meeting clients in prison and witnesses at their homes, to court days, to office days where there was lots of legal research and writing.

6. How does your experience as a government attorney compare with your peers who chose other sorts of jobs?

People who started in the private sector seem a little bored.
People in private practice seem a little more afraid of being "boxed into" a practice area.

7. What was/is your title while working in the government?

Law clerk, Research & Writing Specialist, Assistant Federal Public Defender

8. How hard is it to get the sort of job you did?

I think it was pretty hard to get. I am honestly not too sure. I applied directly and got an interview when I was in law school.

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