Lawyers
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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Attorney, Attorney at Law, Attorney General, City Attorney, Counsel, Deputy Attorney General, General Counsel, Lawyer
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Technology Skills
- Accounting software:BQE Software BillQuick,ESI Software ESILAW,Fund accounting software,Genlex CaseAce,LexisNexis Lexis Back Office,LexisNexis PCLaw,SMEsource BillingOrchard,Software Technology Tabs3,TimePro Legal Software TimePro,TimeSolv Legal
- Analytical or scientific software:Convex FactLogic,Direct Hit Systems THREADS
- Calendar and scheduling software:Compugov DocketView,CompuLaw Vision,Levare Center Court
- Content workflow software:I-many Contract Management
- Data base user interface and query software:Abacus Data Systems AbacusLaw,ADC Legal Systems Perfect Practice,ADERANT Expert Matter Center,Advanced Technologies Class Act,AdvantageLaw WinVantage,Argosy Legal Systems Power Closer,Bridgeway eCounsel,Chesapeake Interlink Needles,Client Profiles Case Management,Cobblestone Systems Contract Insight,Computer Sciences Corporation Legal Solutions Suite,Corporate Focus Solium Shareworks,Corporatek EnAct Platinum,Creative Data Solutions DuProcess,CrimeCog Technologies E*Justice,Crocodile Consulting Traffic Control,CyberDyne Industries CaseWizard,De Novo Systems De Novo CaseMgr,Diarymaster,DPS Software General Litigation,Eclipse Legal Systems Proclaim,Economic Analysis Group EAG CaseTrack,eLawSoftware,Gavel & Gown Software Amicus Attorney,HiPerSoft Practice Information Powertool,Juris,Justice Systems FullCourt Enterprise,Lawex TrialWorks,LawLogix Edge,LegalEdge Law Firm Suite,LexisNexis CaseMap,LexisNexis Lexis Front Office,LT Online Corporation LAWTRAC,Lucid IQ CMP,Microsoft Access,Nolo Quicken Legal Business Pro,Orion Law Management Systems Orion,PerfectLaw All-in-One Suite,Saga Practice Manager,Selectica Contract Performance Management,Solution Specialties TRACKER,SUSTAIN Justice Edition,Synaptec LawBase Case Management,Synergy International Systems Synergy CaseTrack,Tabs3 PracticeMaster,Thomson Reuters Elite ProLaw,TopDogLegal,Upside Software UpsideContract,WebEx WebOffice,Woll2Woll InfoPower Studio,WorthMORE Software CaseWORTH
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others:Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Detailed Work Activities
- Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
- Draft legislation or regulations.
- Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
- Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:100% responded"Every day"
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:100% responded"Every day"
- Telephone:96% responded"Every day"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:94% responded"Every day"
- Letters and Memos:83% responded"Every day"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking:Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Complex Problem Solving:Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Knowledge
- Law and Government:Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Customer and Personal Service:Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administration and Management:Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Personnel and Human Resources:Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 68%First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.
- 31%Doctoral Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Speech Clarity:The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Written Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Interests
- Enterprising:Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Values
- Recognition:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Stress Tolerance:Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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