Why Would Someone Choose to Work in the Public Defender's

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Essay

Why would someone choose to work in the public defender's office? Does this type of work draw a certain individual to work in such an office? What do you feel the turnover rate would be?

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Definitions:

Medicare Tax

A federal tax deducted from employees' wages and employers' pay to fund the Medicare program.

Unemployment Compensation

Payments made by the government or a fund to unemployed workers who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Social Security Tax

Taxes collected from employees and employers to fund the Social Security program, providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Medicare Tax

A federal tax paid by employees and employers to fund the Medicare program.