A Lawyer, or Attorney, is responsible for using their specialized knowledge of national, state or local laws to help their clients receive fair representation in a court of law. Their duties include meeting with clients to determine their needs, coordinating with Legal Assistants and other legal professionals to compile documents and speaking on behalf of their clients in court.
Lawyer 应该能够履行各种职责和责任。以下是 Lawyer 应该能够执行的一些职责和责任：
- Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and other court documents
- Working closely with team members to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial
- Scheduling and conducting depositions of witnesses and experts
- Researching legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes and regulations
- Providing proper legal citation and statutory interpretation
- Maintaining accurate case files, notes and reports
有竞争力的 Lawyer 将具备某些技能和资格，包括：
- Professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion to keep sensitive information secure and private
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees
- Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to handle many cases at once
- Workable knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet tools, presentation software and other technologies
- Good research skills and techniques, including using case studies to make supporting claims and arguments
- Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies
