O*NET-SOC 23-1011.00
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.Core3774
- Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.Core3775
- 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.Core3778
- Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.Supplemental3776
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies.Core3779
- Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.Supplemental3781
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.Core3777
- Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.Supplemental3782
- Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.Core3773
- Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.Core3780
- Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.Core20877
- Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.Core3783
- Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.Core3786
- Supervise legal assistants.Core3789
- Negotiate contractual agreements.Core23992
- Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.Supplemental3792
- Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.Supplemental3785
- Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.Core3787
- Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.Supplemental3791
- Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.Core3788
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.Core3790
- Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.Supplemental3793
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 126 examples in 21 categories, 10 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Data base user interface and query software
- Abacus Data Systems AbacusLaw
- ADC Legal Systems Perfect Practice
- ADERANT Expert Matter Center
- Advanced Technologies Class Act
- AdvantageLaw WinVantage
- Argosy Legal Systems Power Closer
- Bridgeway eCounsel
- Chesapeake Interlink Needles
- Client Profiles Case Management
- Cobblestone Systems Contract Insight
- Computer Sciences Corporation Legal Solutions Suite
- Corporate Focus Solium Shareworks
- Corporatek EnAct Platinum
- Creative Data Solutions DuProcess
- CrimeCog Technologies E*Justice
- Crocodile Consulting Traffic Control
- CyberDyne Industries CaseWizard
- De Novo Systems De Novo CaseMgr
- Diarymaster
- DPS Software General Litigation
- Eclipse Legal Systems Proclaim
- Economic Analysis Group EAG CaseTrack
- eLawSoftware
- Gavel & Gown Software Amicus Attorney
- HiPerSoft Practice Information Powertool
- Juris
- Justice Systems FullCourt Enterprise
- Lawex TrialWorks
- LawLogix Edge
- LegalEdge Law Firm Suite
- LexisNexis CaseMap
- LexisNexis Lexis Front Office
- LT Online Corporation LAWTRAC
- Lucid IQ CMP
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Nolo Quicken Legal Business Pro
- Orion Law Management Systems Orion
- PerfectLaw All-in-One Suite
- Saga Practice Manager
- Selectica Contract Performance Management
- Solution Specialties TRACKER
- SUSTAIN Justice Edition
- Synaptec LawBase Case Management
- Synergy International Systems Synergy CaseTrack
- Tabs3 PracticeMaster
- Thomson Reuters Elite ProLaw
- TopDogLegal
- Upside Software UpsideContract
- WebEx WebOffice
- Woll2Woll InfoPower Studio
- WorthMORE Software CaseWORTH
Document management software
- AbacusNext HotDocs
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
- Anacomp CaseLogistix
- Best Case Solutions Best Case Bankruptcy
- Captaris Alchemy
- Catalyst Repository Systems CatalystCR
- CT hCue
- CT Summation iBlaze
- DATAssimilate Systems DATAssimilator
- FTI Ringtail Legal
- IBM Federated Records Management
- Immigrant Software Immigrant Professional
- Interwoven RecordsManager
- Iron Mountain Accutrac records management software
- Microsoft SharePoint Server
- NetDocuments
- Nuance PaperPort Professional
- OpenText eDOCS DM
- ProDoc
- Technovation Software ImmigrationPro
- Thomson West Cowles Estate Practice System
- WealthCounsel WealthDocs
- World Software Corporation Worldox
Billing and invoicing software
- BQE Software BillQuick
- SMEsource BillingOrchard
Project management software
- Canyon Solutions Jcats
- Constellation Justice Systems CourtView
- Customer Expressions i-Sight
- Legal Files software
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
- Practice Technology Prevail
- Virtual Case Management
Electronic mail software
- Catalyst Repository Systems CatalystDR
- Catalyst Repository Systems CatalystXE
- MicroFocus GroupWise
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Calendar and scheduling software
- Compugov DocketView
- CompuLaw Vision
- Levare Center Court
Analytical or scientific software
- Convex FactLogic
- Direct Hit Systems THREADS
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Time accounting software
- Equative TimeLedger
- Sage Timeslips
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAP softwareHot Technology
Accounting software
- ESI Software ESILAW
- Fund accounting software
- Genlex CaseAce
- LexisNexis Lexis Back Office
- LexisNexis PCLaw
- Software Technology Tabs3
- TimePro Legal Software TimePro
- TimeSolv Legal
Information retrieval or search software
- Fastcase legal software
- LexisNexis
- LexisNexis Shepard's Citations Service
- Thomson Reuters Westlaw
- Wolters Kluwer Loislaw
Data mining software
- Google AnalyticsHot Technology
Content workflow software
- I-many Contract Management
Presentation software
- IDEA TrialPro
- inData TrialDirector
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
- Verdict Systems Sanction
- Visionary Legal Technologies Visionary Professional
Video conferencing software
- LogMeIn GoToMeeting
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Desktop publishing software
- Microsoft Publisher
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
- ProCAT Denoto
Tax preparation software
- Tax software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
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Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Developing Objectives and Strategies
Draft legislation or regulations.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare documentation of legal proceedings.
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Prepare legal documents.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
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Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
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Negotiate purchases or contracts.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise activities of other legal personnel.
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Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
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Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Provide legal advice to clients.
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Performing Administrative Activities
Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.