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Lawyers

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.

Tasks
22 tasks15 core, 7 supplemental
Family
LegalOne of its 8 occupations
Code
23-1011.00SOC 2018: 23-1011

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15 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.Core taskTask 3774Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  2. Task 2. Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.Core taskTask 3775Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  3. Task 3. 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.Core taskTask 3778Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  4. Task 4. Represent clients in court or before government agencies.Core taskTask 3779Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  5. Task 5. Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.Core taskTask 3777Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  6. Task 6. Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.Core taskTask 3773Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  7. Task 7. Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.Core taskTask 3780Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  8. Task 8. Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.Core taskTask 20877Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  9. Task 9. Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.Core taskTask 3783Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  10. Task 10. Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.Core taskTask 3786Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  11. Task 11. Supervise legal assistants.Core taskTask 3789Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  12. Task 12. Negotiate contractual agreements.Core taskTask 23992Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  13. Task 13. Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.Core taskTask 3787Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  14. Task 14. Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.Core taskTask 3788Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  15. Task 15. Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.Core taskTask 3790Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  16. Task 16. Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.Supplemental taskTask 3776Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  17. Task 17. Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.Supplemental taskTask 3781Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  18. Task 18. Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.Supplemental taskTask 3782Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  19. Task 19. Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.Supplemental taskTask 3792Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024
  20. Task 20. Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.Supplemental taskTask 3785Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  21. Task 21. Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.Supplemental taskTask 3791Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2024
  22. Task 22. Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.Supplemental taskTask 3793Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2024

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 23-1011
  3. License
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