O*NET Career Intelligence

Lawyers

SOC 23-1011.00

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.

Zone 5 Legal

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.6

Speaking

4.6

Reading Comprehension

4.4

Critical Thinking

4.2

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Writing

4.0

Persuasion

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government

4.7

English Language

4.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Administration and Management

3.3

Personnel and Human Resources

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Economics and Accounting

3.0

Education and Training

2.8

Key Tasks

1Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.

2Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.

3Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.

4Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

5Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.

Also Known As

Admiralty Lawyer Agency Legal Counsel Assistant Attorney General Assistant Corporation Counsel Assistant Counsel Assistant County Attorney Assistant District Attorney Assistant Federal Public Defender Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Associate Attorney