Lawyer
Represent and advise clients in legal disputes by interpreting and applying laws to various cases.
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What's it like to be a Lawyer?
Lawyers provide advice, guidance and representation to individuals, businesses and government bodies. Their job may involve a range of functions including researching case laws, preparing legal documents, representing clients in court, negotiation or mediation situations. Lawyers might specialise in specific legal fields such as family, corporate, criminal or environmental law. Their work environment can widely vary; some lawyers work for private law firms, or the public sector, and others may operate their private practice.
Tasks and duties
- Advising clients about their legal rights, duties and opportunities in accordance with local, state and national laws.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other legal documents.
- Representing clients in court by presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses and arguing points of law and fact.
- Conducting legal research to keep up to date on changes in law and to prepare cases.
- Maintaining client confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Soliciting services to potential clients, like individuals or businesses.
- Managing legal, regulatory and business risk.
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