Lawyers
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Tasks
What tasks do Lawyers perform?
Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
Knowledge
What do Lawyers need to know?
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.
Skills
What skills do Lawyers need?
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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