Qualities of a Supreme Court Justice

There are a few different things I would like to see in a Supreme Court justice. I don't think a law degree or serious experience as either a lawyer or an employee of the federal government is absolutely necessary when considering a justice candidate. I don't think, however, that experience in some sort of hard working career or job is necessary. I believe a candidate needs the experience of a job that has taught them hard work and has helped them shape informed opinions about our country and life in general. However, I also think a candidate needs to be lenient with his or her opinions. A candidate needs to be open to listening to the different facts of a case so they can pass a democratic judgement that is not necessarily based solely on their previously shaped opinions. Personally, a justice's political affiliation is not as important to me as it is to others, considering I consider myself moderate and an independent. However, I do think I would try to pick a justice who's values are closely aligned with mine, for I may trust their judgement more than a candidates who's values are completely different.