Pros
Receive federal benefits. The work itself isn't usually hard or challenging. Can move up/over if you're favorited by your supervisors.
Cons
Hierarchy for parking spaces and you will have to pay for street or garage parking daily if you do no get an approved parking spot. Can get a monthly public transportation stipend (but it won't cover expenses if you have to go in every day of the month). Leadership is poor. Most branches preach "being a family", don't let this fool you. Most higher ups have been there for a long time and get away with mismanagement, poor communication, and don't practice accountability. Favoritism is apparent. Poor work/life balance in some divisions (had hybrid work model held over my head as an "incentive" to essentially cover two positions). Only 30 min unpaid lunch break (no staff break room, or access to fridge or microwave in my building) HR is not easy to work with. Getting in touch with an HR rep is a hit or a miss and I was misinformed on policies, benefits, leave payout, etc. several times. High turnover - people get tired of dealing with a petty, bureaucratic work environment while doing monotonous work. New ideas and programs are hard to implement - too much red tape standing in the way of appropriate and collaborative changes that aim to improve the court systems for everyone involved.
