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       CODE: 110.107-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): LAWYER (profess. & kin.) alternate titles: advocate; attorney; counselor;
counselor-at-law
Conducts criminal and civil lawsuits, draws up legal documents, advises clients as to legal
rights, and practices other phases of law: Gathers evidence in divorce, civil, criminal, and other
cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action. Conducts research, interviews clients and
witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for trial. Prepares legal briefs, develops
strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Files brief with court
clerk. Represents client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of
government. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. May confer
with colleagues with specialty in area of lawsuit to establish and verify basis for legal
proceedings. May act as trustee, guardian, or executor. May draft wills, trusts, transfer of assets,
gifts, and other documents. May advise corporate clients concerning transactions of business
involving internal affairs, stockholders, directors, officers, and corporate relations with general
public. May supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal personnel. May prepare business
contracts, pay taxes, settle labor disputes, and administer other legal matters. May teach college
courses in law. May specialize in specific phase of law.
GOE: 11.04.02 STRENGTH: S GED: R6 M4 L6 SVP: 8 DLU: 87
ONET CROSSWALK: 28108 Lawyers
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