Occupation information for

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.

Currently Employed: 41,669

Yearly Projected Openings: 1,430

Typical Hourly Wage: $59.02 - $80+

Typical Annual Salary: $122,800 - $166,400+

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
• Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• 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.

• Desktop computers
• Flash memory storage devices
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

• Accounting software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Document management software
• Presentation software
• Project management software