Lawyers

What Does a Lawyers Do?

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• 2Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• 3Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
• 4Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• 5Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• 6Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
• 7Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
• 8Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.

Required Skills

• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Active Learning
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