Lawyers

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Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: 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.

Lawyers spend a lot of their time Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Expression, and Written Comprehension. Lawyers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Law and Government, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Speaking.

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Work Activities

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Getting Information

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Analyzing Data or Information

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Processing Information

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Thinking Creatively

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Selling or Influencing Others

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Scheduling Work and Activities

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Training and Teaching Others

Performing Administrative Activities

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Developing and Building Teams

Coaching and Developing Others

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Interacting With Computers

Assisting and Caring for Others

Staffing Organizational Units

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Handling and Moving Objects

Performing General Physical Activities

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Written Expression

Written Comprehension

Near Vision

Speech Clarity

Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Speech Recognition

Category Flexibility

Fluency of Ideas

Information Ordering

Originality

Memorization

Selective Attention

Flexibility of Closure

Far Vision

Visualization

Time Sharing

Perceptual Speed

Number Facility

Mathematical Reasoning

Speed of Closure

Finger Dexterity

Visual Color Discrimination

Auditory Attention

Hearing Sensitivity

Depth Perception

Control Precision

Multilimb Coordination

Interests

Enterprising

Investigative

Artistic

Conventional

Social

Realistic

Knowledge

Law and Government

English Language

Customer and Personal Service

Administration and Management

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

Personnel and Human Resources

Psychology

Sales and Marketing

Mathematics

Economics and Accounting

Sociology and Anthropology

Communications and Media

Education and Training

Public Safety and Security

Therapy and Counseling

Geography

Philosophy and Theology

Medicine and Dentistry

History and Archeology

Biology

Telecommunications

Foreign Language

Mechanical

Wages

District of Columbia

$153,640

Delaware

$147,790

California

$141,700

New York

$131,080

Virginia

$123,750

Illinois

$122,890

Georgia

$121,180

Connecticut

$120,900

Pennsylvania

$118,460

Texas

$112,270

New Jersey

$109,950

Minnesota

$108,850

Nevada

$108,750

Massachusetts

$107,630

Colorado

$107,590

Maryland

$104,330

Alabama

$103,000

Rhode Island

$102,850

Virgin Islands

$102,830

Washington

$101,570

North Carolina

$101,450

Alaska

$99,650

Utah

$99,150

Missouri

$98,850

Arizona

$97,020

Tennessee

$96,450

Florida

$96,400

Michigan

$94,520

Ohio

$94,000

Wisconsin

$91,170

Oregon

$88,750

Hawaii

$88,700

South Carolina

$87,370

New Hampshire

$87,300

Iowa

$86,930

Indiana

$84,330

Guam

$84,120

Nebraska

$83,080

Louisiana

$82,490

New Mexico

$82,220

Wyoming

$80,920

Kentucky

$80,740

Maine

$80,140

Mississippi

$79,610

Vermont

$79,590

Idaho

$77,440

West Virginia

$76,710

Kansas

$74,670

Oklahoma

$73,310

South Dakota

$72,140

North Dakota

$70,790

Arkansas

$69,380

Montana

$64,780

Puerto Rico

$57,450

Skills

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Persuasion

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Negotiation

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Social Perceptiveness

Time Management

Service Orientation

Monitoring

Coordination

Systems Analysis

Instructing

Learning Strategies

Management of Personnel Resources

Systems Evaluation

Operations Analysis

Mathematics

Management of Financial Resources

Management of Material Resources

Operation Monitoring

Science

Operation and Control

Technology Design

Programming

Work Values

Recognition

Achievement

Working Conditions

Independence

Support

Relationships

Work Styles

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Stress Tolerance

Persistence

Achievement/Effort

Initiative

Independence

Self Control

Cooperation

Leadership

Adaptability/Flexibility

Innovation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Telephone

Letters and Memos

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Face-to-Face Discussions

Frequency of Decision Making

Electronic Mail

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Contact With Others

Freedom to Make Decisions

Time Pressure

Spend Time Sitting

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Deal With External Customers

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Coordinate or Lead Others

Level of Competition

Consequence of Error

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Public Speaking

Degree of Automation

Physical Proximity

Duration of Typical Work Week

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Standing

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Outdoors, Under Cover

Work Schedules

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to High Places

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-About half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Telephone

Letters and Memos

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

Frequency of Decision Making

Time Pressure

Frequency of Conflict Situations

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Sitting

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to High Places

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Contaminants

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Public Speaking

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

Spend Time Standing

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Time Pressure

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Letters and Memos

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Public Speaking

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Time Pressure

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Disease or Infections

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Electronic Mail

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Letters and Memos

Telephone

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Time Pressure

Frequency of Conflict Situations

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Public Speaking

Frequency of Decision Making

Electronic Mail

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Letters and Memos

Face-to-Face Discussions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Telephone

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Contaminants

Public Speaking

Outdoors, Under Cover

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Conflict Situations

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Time Pressure

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to High Places

Electronic Mail

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Letters and Memos

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Represent clients in court or before government agencies.

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

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

Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.

Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.

Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.

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

Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.

Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

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

Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.

Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.

Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.

Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.

Supervise legal assistants.

Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

- Importance Supplemental-

Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.

Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.

Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.

Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.

Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.

Represent clients in court or before government agencies.

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

Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.

Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

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

Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.

Supervise legal assistants.

Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.

Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.

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

Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.

Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.

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

Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.

Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.

Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.

Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.

Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-