[Core] [72% incumbents] Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  DWAs: Provide legal advice to clients.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
  DWAs: Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.

[Core] [72% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  DWAs: Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
  DWAs: Provide legal advice to clients.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
  DWAs: Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. | Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Negotiate contractual agreements.
  DWAs: Negotiate purchases or contracts. | Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
  DWAs: Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
  DWAs: Manage operations, research, or logistics projects. | Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. | Perform administrative or clerical tasks.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
  DWAs: Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
  DWAs: Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings. | Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues. | Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.
  DWAs: Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings. | Provide legal advice to clients.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.
  DWAs: Draft legislation or regulations.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
  DWAs: Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
  DWAs: Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. | Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
  DWAs: Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Supervise legal assistants.
  DWAs: Supervise activities of other legal personnel.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
  DWAs: Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  DWAs: Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation of legal proceedings. | Prepare legal documents.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.
  DWAs: Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.62 lvl:4.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.50 lvl:4.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.50 lvl:5.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.50 lvl:5.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Law and Government (imp:4.98 lvl:5.93) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:4.66 lvl:5.57) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.00 lvl:5.01) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:3.20 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.07 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:3.02 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administration and Management (imp:2.77 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.58 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.39 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.35) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.31 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Psychology (imp:2.28 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.18 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.12 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.91 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:1.78 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.72 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.69 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Production and Processing (imp:1.52 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Geography (imp:1.47 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.41 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Transportation (imp:1.36 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Foreign Language (imp:1.25 lvl:0.37) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.17 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Design (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Physics (imp:1.00) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.88 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.62 lvl:5.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.62 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.50 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.38 lvl:4.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.62 lvl:5.77) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.59 lvl:4.93) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.57 lvl:6.09) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.51 lvl:5.72) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.49 lvl:6.09) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.43 lvl:4.92) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.35 lvl:5.78) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.24 lvl:5.34) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.13 lvl:5.46) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.13 lvl:5.51) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.09 lvl:5.40) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:4.08 lvl:5.36) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:4.00 lvl:3.45) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.97 lvl:4.25) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.92 lvl:4.61) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.87 lvl:4.82) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.86 lvl:4.85) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.72 lvl:4.73) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.63 lvl:4.63) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.45 lvl:3.97) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.42 lvl:4.33) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.26 lvl:3.85) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.22 lvl:3.58) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.22 lvl:3.75) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.20 lvl:3.61) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.11 lvl:3.92) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.61) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.84) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.95 lvl:3.72) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.50) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.89 lvl:3.51) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.74 lvl:2.89) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.73 lvl:3.10) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.87 lvl:0.89) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.69 lvl:0.86) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.67 lvl:1.68) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.58 lvl:0.86) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.56 lvl:0.99) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.44 lvl:0.86) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.23 lvl:0.56) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.12) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.63) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.33) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.28) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.28) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.26) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:2.18) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.16) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:1.65) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:1.09) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:0.91) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.82) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.40) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Time Management (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 754,500
  annual_median    : $159,670
  annual_pct10     : $78,360
  annual_pct25     : $102,990
  annual_pct75     : $221,370
  annual_pct90     : $351,600
  annual_mean      : $185,840
  hourly_median    : $76.76

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New York ($207,860)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($91,690)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.267x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  471,640  median: $ 160,070
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  160,180  median: $ 134,180
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   34,410  median: $ 203,390
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   24,980  median: $ 223,560
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   11,630  median: $ 137,070
  Information                              emp:   10,510  median: $ 230,880
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    8,270  median: $ 130,420
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    5,290  median: $ 221,350
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,090  median: $ 236,630
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A lawyer is a person who is qualified to offer advice about the law, draft legal documents, or represent individuals in legal matters.
The exact nature of a lawyer's work varies depending on the legal jurisdiction and the legal system, as well as the lawyer's area of practice. In many jurisdictions, the legal profession is divided into various branches — including barristers, solicitors, conveyancers, notaries, canon lawyer — who perform different tasks related to the law.
Historically, the role of lawyers can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome.
Depending on the country, the education required to become a lawyer can range from completing an undergraduate law degree to undergoing postgraduate education and professional training. In many jurisdictions, passing a bar examination is also necessary before one can practice law.
Working as a lawyer generally involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific problems. Some lawyers also work primarily in upholding the rule of law, human rights, and the interests of the legal profession.


== Terminology ==
Some jurisdictions have multiple types of lawyers, while others only have two or one.
England, the mother of the common law jurisdictions, emerged from the Middle Ages with a complexity in its legal professions similar to that of civil law jurisdictions, but then evolved by the 19th century to a single division between barristers and solicitors.
Several countries that originally had two or more legal professions have since fused or united their professions into a single type of lawyer. Most countries in this category are common law countries, though France, a civil law country, merged its jurists in 1990 and 1991 in response to Anglo-American competition. In countries with fused professions, a lawyer is usually permitted to carry out all or nearly all the responsibilities listed below.
In some jurisdictions descended from the English common law tradition, including England and Wales, there are often two kinds of lawyers. A barrister (also known as an advocate or counselor) is a lawyer who typically specializes in arguing before courts, particularly in higher courts. A solicitor (or attorney) is a lawyer who prepares cases and gives advice on legal subjects. In some jurisdictions, solicitors also represent people in court. Fused professions, where lawyers have rights of both barristers and solicitors, have emerged in other former English common law jurisdictions, such as the United States, India, and Pakistan.
Civil law jurisdictions do not have "lawyers" in the American sense, insofar as that term is used in American English to refer to a single unified type of general-purpose legal services provider. Rather, their legal professions consist of a large number of different kinds of legally-trained persons, known as jurists, some of whom are advocates who are licensed to practice in the courts. In some civil law countries, a similar distinction to the common law tradition exists between advocates and procurators.
In the United States, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, the preferred term for one practising law, "attorney at law" (sometimes spelled "attorney-at-law"), usually is abbreviated in everyday speech to "attorney". This term has its roots in the verb to attorn, meaning to transfer one's rights and obligations to another. South Africa only applies this term for certain practitioners.
Because each country has traditionally had its own method of dividing up legal work among its legal professionals, it has been difficult to formulate accurate generalizations that cover all the countries with multiple legal professions. Other kinds of legal practitioners include:

Patent attorneys
Trademark attorneys
Conveyancers
Notaries
Scriveners
Legal executives
While some jurisdictions regulate the use of the title "lawyer", others do not.


=== Titles ===

Historically, lawyers in most European countries were addressed with the title of doctor. The first university degrees, starting with the law school of the University of Bologna in the 11th century, were all law degrees and doctorates. Therefore, in many southern European countries, including Portugal, Italy, and Malta, lawyers have traditionally been addressed as "doctor", a practice that was transferred to many countries in South America and Macau. In some jurisdictions, the term "doctor" has since fallen into disuse, but it is still in use in many countries within and outside of Europe.
The title of doctor has traditionally not been used to address lawyers in England or other common law countries. Until 1846, lawyers in England were trained by apprenticeship or in the Inns of Court, with no undergraduate degree being required. Although the most common law degree in the United States is the Juris Doctor, most J.D. holders in the United States do not use the title "doctor". It is, however, common for lawyers in the United States to use the honorific suffix "Esq." (for "Esquire").
In French (France, Quebec, Belgium, Luxembourg, French-speaking area of Switzerland) and Dutch-speaking countries (Netherlands, Belgium), legal professionals are addressed as Maître ..., abbreviated to Me ... (in French) or Meester ..., abbreviated to mr. ... (in Dutch). In Poland, the title Mecenas is used to refer to advocates and attorneys at law, although as an informal title its status is not protected by law.
In South Africa and India, lawyers who have been admitted to the bar may use the title "Advocate", abbreviated to "Adv" in written correspondence. Lawyers who have completed two years of clerkship with a principal Attorney and passed all four board exams may be admitted as an "Attorney". Likewise, Italian law graduates who have qualified for the bar use the title "Avvocato", abbreviated in "Avv."


== Responsibilities ==


=== Oral arguments in a courtroom ===

Some lawyers, particularly barristers and advocates, argue the legal cases of clients case before a judge or jury in a court of law.
In some jurisdictions, there are specialist lawyers who have exclusive rights of audience before a court. In others, particularly fused legal jurisdictions, there are lawyers who specialize in courtroom advocacy but who do not have a legal monopoly over the profession.
In some countries, litigants have the option of arguing on their own behalf. In other countries, like Venezuela, no one may appear before a judge unless represented by a lawyer. The advantage of the latter regime is that lawyers are familiar with the court's customs and procedures, making the legal system more efficient for all involved. Unrepresented parties often damage their own credibility or slow the court down as a result of their inexperience.


=== Research and drafting of court papers ===
Often, lawyers brief a court in writing on the issues in a case before the issues can be orally argued. They may have to perform extensive research into relevant facts. Also, they draft legal papers and prepare for an oral argument.
In split common law jurisdictions, the usual division of labor is that a solicitor will obtain the facts of the case from the client and then brief a barrister, usually in writing. The barrister then researches and drafts the necessary court pleadings, which will be filed and served by the solicitor, and orally argues the case.
In Spanish civil law, the procurator merely signs and presents the papers to the court, but it is the advocate who drafts the papers and argues the case. In other civil law jurisdictions, like Japan, a scrivener or clerk may fill out court forms and draft simple papers for laypersons who cannot afford or do not need attorneys, and advise them on how to manage and argue their own cases.


=== Advocacy in administrative hearings ===
In most developed countries, the legislature has granted original jurisdiction over highly technical matters to executive branch administrative agencies which oversee such things. As 

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation, draft legal documents, and provide legal counsel across diverse practice areas. They interpret laws and regulations, analyze case precedents, and develop strategic arguments for legal proceedings. This occupation requires extensive preparation with most practitioners holding doctoral or professional degrees in law.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A lawyer's day involves researching legal precedents and statutes to build case strategies and provide informed counsel to clients. They spend significant time drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, wills, and patent applications, while also interviewing clients and witnesses to gather evidence. Much of their work centers on analyzing case outcomes, evaluating compliance with legal standards, and negotiating contractual agreements. They frequently communicate with colleagues, opposing counsel, and court personnel while managing administrative functions related to their practice.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful lawyers possess exceptional oral and written communication abilities, coupled with strong deductive and inductive reasoning skills that enable complex legal analysis. They exhibit high levels of dependability, attention to detail, and integrity - work styles critical for handling sensitive legal matters and maintaining client trust. The role attracts individuals with enterprising personalities who enjoy persuasion and negotiation, along with conventional tendencies that support meticulous document preparation and regulatory compliance. Intellectual curiosity drives continuous learning about evolving laws and legal precedents.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into the legal profession requires extensive education, with 77.2% of lawyers holding doctoral degrees and 22.8% holding first professional degrees. Most practitioners complete a Juris Doctor (JD) program following undergraduate education, then must pass state bar examinations to practice law. Many begin as associates in law firms, government agencies, or corporate legal departments to gain practical experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced lawyers may advance to partnership in law firms, become judges or administrative law officials, or transition to executive roles in corporations. Some specialize in particular practice areas like intellectual property or criminal law, while others pursue academic careers as law professors. The profession offers pathways to judicial appointments, regulatory positions, or senior government roles including attorney general positions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Lawyers earn a median annual wage of $159,670 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, with significant geographic variation from $91,690 in Mississippi to $207,860 in New York. The profession employs 754,500 workers with highest concentrations in professional services (471,640), government (160,180), and finance/insurance (34,410). Strong demand exists for legal services across sectors, though competition remains intense for prestigious positions at top-tier firms.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Legal work involving complex reasoning, client interaction, and strategic decision-making remains relatively protected from automation. However, routine document review, legal research, and contract analysis face increasing automation through AI-powered legal technology tools.

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