Description
Represents clients in criminal and civil matters, drafts legal documents, and advises on legal transactions and compliance. May specialize in a specific field or practice broadly across multiple areas of law.
- • Advise clients on transactions, liabilities, litigation options, and legal rights.
- • Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- • Analyze likely case outcomes using legal precedents.
- • Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
- • Develop case strategies and arguments based on findings.
- • Gather and evaluate evidence; interview clients and witnesses.
- • Represent clients in court and before government agencies.
- • Assess the advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits.
- • Select jurors, argue motions, confer with judges, and examine witnesses.
- • Present evidence in criminal and civil litigation.
- • Research constitutions, statutes, regulations, and decisions for case impact.
- • Draft legal briefs and opinions; file appeals in state and federal courts.
- • Negotiate settlements in civil disputes.
- • Consult with subject-matter colleagues to verify legal bases.
- • Search and examine public and legal records to form opinions or establish ownership.
- • Supervise legal assistants and support staff.
- • Manage administrative and practice operations.
- • Serve as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor as appointed.
- • Probate wills; advise and represent executors and administrators.
- • Contribute to drafting and interpreting laws, programs, and enforcement procedures.
- • Prepare and review legal documents, including wills, deeds, patents, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
- • Negotiate and finalize contractual agreements.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
