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Lawyer JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE
Lawyer Salary Guide
Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into Legal and Compliance positions!
Lawyer Core Duties and Qualifications
A Lawyer is an attorney that gives legal advise or represents individual or companies in legal proceedings and matters. In law, attorneys strive to advance their respective client’s legal interests locally, nationally, or even internationally, in and out of the courtroom and inside the drafting of legal papers.
They form an important bench in mediating in complex legal matters, advise people, companies or institutions on legal matters and provide guidance on how best to observe or avoid the law.
Desired Profile For A Lawyer
Roles and Duties
The occupations and responsibilities of legal professions are highly versatile, and include specializations within criminal, corporate, family, or intellectual property laws, giving legal opinions and representing in lawsuits as well as the following duties to fulfil.
- Provide legal services and consultation to clients in civil cases.
- Defend clients in court, trials, hearings, and negotiations.
- Prepare, manage, and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and reports.
- Conduct research and develop strategies and plans for legal matters.
- Ensure clients comply with laws and regulations.
- Represent clients in court or negotiation settings.
- Stay informed about changes in laws and industry standards.
Qualifications And Certifications
Following requirements of qualification and certifications have to be fulfilled:
- Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
- Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)
- Advanced law degree (LLM or SJD) is preferable.
- Must pass the bar exam in the state of practice.
- Must hold a license to practice law.
- Professional certifications such as:
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- Certified Specialist in Tax Law (CSTC)
- Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS)
- Other relevant certifications
Skills And Expertise
The following skill sets and experience are the most sought after by employers for the role of lawyer.
- 3-7 years of legal experience.
- Expertise in legal research and drafting legal documents.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Time management and ethical judgment abilities.
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