Typical Tasks
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected 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.
Common 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.
