ONET Occupations » 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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.77)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.73)
  3. Listen - People (4.73)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.67)
  5. Communicate well, in person - People (4.62)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.61)
  7. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.60)
  8. Advise - People (4.59)
  9. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.53)
  10. Speak - People (4.53)
  11. Consult - People (4.53)
  12. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.33)
  13. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.25)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.22)
  15. Solve problems - Data (4.12)
  16. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.09)
  17. Control, expedite things - Things (4.09)
  18. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.01)
  19. Imagine - Data (4.01)
  20. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  21. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.98)
  22. Research - Data (3.98)
  23. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.89)
  24. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.88)
  25. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.84)
  26. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.84)
  27. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  28. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  29. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.50)
  2. Speaking (4.50)
  3. Reading Comprehension (4.38)
  4. Critical Thinking (4.38)
  5. Writing (4.12)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (4.12)
  7. Judgment and Decision Making (4.12)
  8. Persuasion (3.88)
  9. Negotiation (3.88)
  10. Active Learning (3.75)
  11. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  12. Coordination (3.62)
  13. Time Management (3.62)
  14. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.62)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.38)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.38)
  4. Speech Clarity (4.38)
  5. Written Expression (4.25)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  9. Speech Recognition (4.00)
  10. Information Ordering (3.75)
  11. Fluency of Ideas (3.62)
  12. Originality (3.62)
  13. Category Flexibility (3.62)
  14. Near Vision (3.62)
  15. Selective Attention (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.98)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.77)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.67)
  4. Dependability (4.66)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.63)
  6. Persistence (4.61)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.59)
  8. Initiative (4.47)
  9. Independence (4.44)
  10. Self Control (4.31)
  11. Cooperation (4.24)
  12. Leadership (4.22)
  13. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.01)
  14. Innovation (3.89)
  15. Concern for Others (3.84)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.73)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.65)
  3. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.60)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.59)
  5. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.53)
  6. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.34)
  7. Analyzing Data or Information (4.33)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.31)
  9. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.25)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.20)
  11. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.19)
  12. Processing Information (4.09)
  13. Thinking Creatively (4.01)
  14. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.98)
  15. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.86)
  16. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.83)
  17. Interacting With Computers (3.76)
  18. Selling or Influencing Others (3.67)
  19. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.64)
  20. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.56)
  21. Documenting/Recording Information (3.53)
  1. Search Legal Records (4.73)
  2. Interview Crime Witnesses Or Victims To Obtain Descriptive Information (4.73)
  3. Obtain Information From Witnesses, Attorneys, Or Litigants (4.73)
  4. Review Civil Rights Laws (4.73)
  5. Decide Causes Of Legal Action (4.65)
  6. Conduct Legal Hearings (4.60)
  7. Participate In Appeals Hearings (4.60)
  8. Examine Evidence To Determine If It Will Support Charges (4.59)
  9. Examine Data Against Legal Precedents (4.59)
  10. Determine If Evidence Is Sufficient To Recommend Prosecution (4.59)
  11. Make Presentations (4.53)
  12. Write Legal Correspondence (4.53)
  13. Confer With Prosecuting Attorney (4.53)
  14. Communicate Technical Information (4.53)
  15. Analyze Data To Discover Facts In Case (4.33)
  16. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (4.33)
  17. Analyze Legal Questions (4.33)
  18. Understand Legal Terminology (4.31)
  19. Explain Government Laws Or Regulations (4.25)
  20. Interpret Laws Or Legislation (4.25)
  21. Identify Laws Or Court Decisions Relevant To Pending Cases (4.09)
  22. Compile Evidence For Court Actions (4.09)
  23. Compile Information For Court Cases (4.09)
  24. Conduct Legal Research (4.09)
  25. Write Legal Documents (4.01)
  26. Draft Laws Or Legislation (4.01)
  27. Draw Up Agreements In Accordance With Laws (4.01)
  28. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.98)
  29. Use Knowledge Of Judicial System (3.98)
  30. Use Knowledge Of Legal Procedural Rules (3.98)
  31. Use Knowledge Of Relevant Laws (3.98)
  32. Follow Professional Ethics Principles In Law Practice (3.98)
  33. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.98)
  34. Apply Legal Concepts To Medical Reports Or Documents (3.98)
  35. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Legal Cases Or Issues (3.98)
  36. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.98)
  37. Use Administrative Law (3.98)
  38. Follow Rules Of Evidence Procedures In Legal Setting (3.98)
  39. Use Case Logic Or Precedent (3.98)
  40. Follow Tax Laws Or Regulations (3.98)
  41. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.98)
  42. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (3.98)
  43. Follow Contract, Property, Or Insurance Laws (3.98)
  44. Follow Copyright Laws (3.98)
  45. Apply Court Rules Or Strategy (3.98)
  46. Use Knowledge Of Environmental Laws And Regulations (3.98)
  47. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.98)
  48. Advise Clients Or Customers (3.83)