23-1011.00 - Lawyers

Updated 2016

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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Attorney General, Assistant Counsel, Associate Attorney, Attorney, Attorney at Law, City Attorney, Deputy Attorney General, General Counsel, Lawyer, Partner

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
83	Core	Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
83	Core	Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
82	Core	Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
82	Core	Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
81	Core	Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
81	Core	Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
80	Core	Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
80	Core	Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
78	Core	Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
78	Core	Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
77	Core	Supervise legal assistants.
75	Core	Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
74	Core	Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
74	Core	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.
73	Core	Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
70	Core	Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
64	Core	Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
64	Core	Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
81	Supplemental	Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies.
74	Supplemental	Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.
69	Supplemental	Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.
50	Supplemental	Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.

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Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD recorders
Desktop computers
Digital video disk players or recorders — Digital video disk DVD recorders
High capacity removable media drives — Universal serial bus USB flash drives
Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Optical character recognition systems — Optical character readers
Overhead projectors
Personal computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
Photocopiers — Digital photocopiers
Scanners — Computer data input scanners

Technology used in this occupation:

Accounting software — BQE Software BillQuick; Fund accounting software ; TimePro Legal Software TimePro; TimeSolv Legal (see all 10 examples)
Analytical or scientific software — Convex FactLogic; Direct Hit Systems THREADS
Calendar and scheduling software — Compugov DocketView; CompuLaw Vision; Levare Center Court
Content workflow software — I-many Contract Management
Data base user interface and query software — Abacus Data Systems AbacusLaw; AdvantageLaw WinVantage; Oracle software; WorthMORE Software CaseWORTH (see all 56 examples)
Data mining software — Google Analytics
Desktop publishing software — Microsoft Publisher
Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat software; Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS; WealthCounsel WealthDocs; World Software Corporation WORLDOX (see all 24 examples)
Electronic mail software — Catalyst Repository Systems CatalystDR; Catalyst Repository Systems CatalystXE; Microsoft Outlook ; Novell GroupWise
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — ERP software; SAP software
Information retrieval or search software — Fastcase; LexisNexis Shepard's Citations Service; Thomson West WestlawPRO; Wolters Kluwer Loislaw (see all 5 examples)
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
Presentation software — IDEA TrialPro; Microsoft PowerPoint ; Verdict Systems Sanction; Visionary Legal Technologies Visionary Professional (see all 5 examples)
Project management software — Customer Expressions i-Sight software; Legal Files Software; Practice Technology Prevail; Virtual Case Management VCM software (see all 5 examples)
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Tax preparation software — Tax software
Time accounting software — Equative TimeLedger; Sage Timeslips
Word processing software — Corel WordPerfect software; Microsoft Word; ProCAT Denoto

Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
93		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
87		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
72		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
59		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
57		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
53		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
49		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
45		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
44		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
41		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
34		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
32		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
29		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
29		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
28		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
26		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
24		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
20		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
19		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
19		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
18		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
17		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
14		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
13		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
10		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
10		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
9		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
6		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
4		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
4		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
4		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
2		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
0		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
91		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
91		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
85		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
81		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
78		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
78		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
75		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
75		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
75		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
72		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
69		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
66		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
63		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
60		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
53		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
50		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
50		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
47		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
41		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
31		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
28		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
25		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
22		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
16		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
16		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
13		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
10		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
3		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
0		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
97		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
88		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
88		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
81		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
78		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
72		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
69		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
69		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
66		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
63		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
63		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
47		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
44		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
44		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
44		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
41		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
41		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
38		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
35		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
31		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
28		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
25		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
22		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
22		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
19		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
13		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
10		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
10		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
10		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
6		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
6		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
0		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
94		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
93		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
93		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
87		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
87		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
85		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
84		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
84		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
81		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
81		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
80		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
79		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
78		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
73		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
71		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
70		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
67		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
61		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
61		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
59		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
59		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
58		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
57		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
53		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
53		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
52		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
48		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
45		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
42		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
41		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
40		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
36		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
34		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
29		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
22		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
19		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
11		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
10		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
9		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
7		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
1		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Prepare legal documents.
Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
Prepare documentation of legal proceedings.
Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings.
Provide legal advice to clients.
Supervise activities of other legal personnel.
Draft legislation or regulations.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?

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100	Every day

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


100	Every day

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


96	Every day

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


94	Every day

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


81	Very important results
17	Important results

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


83	Every day
12	Once a week or more but not every day

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


78	Every day
17	Once a week or more but not every day

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


63	Every day
28	Once a week or more but not every day

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


66	Very high responsibility

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


11	Once a month or more but not every week

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


33	Extremely important
57	Very important

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


60	Extremely serious
12	Serious
16	Fairly serious

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


54	Every day
12	Once a week or more but not every day
25	Once a month or more but not every week

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


22	Very important

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


39	A lot of freedom

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


36	Extremely important

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


19	Never

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


54	Once a week or more but not every day
20	Once a month or more but not every week
22	Once a year or more but not every month

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


14	Fairly important
18	Not important at all

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


22	No responsibility

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


60	Once a month or more but not every week
28	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


17	Continually or almost continually

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


11	Once a month or more but not every week

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


90	Less than half the time

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


20	Slightly automated

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


43	Never

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


88	Less than half the time
12	Never

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


43	Never

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


69	Less than half the time
31	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


52	Once a year or more but not every month
46	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


95	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


98	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


97	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


98	Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


97	Never

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


97	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


100	Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


100	Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


100	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


100	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


100	Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


100	Not important at all

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


100	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Related Experience	Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training	Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, surgeons, and veterinarians.
SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
68	Professional degree
31	Doctoral degree
1	Post-doctoral training

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
61		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
50		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
45		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
39		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
6		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
91		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
91		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
90		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
89		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
87		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
84		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
84		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
83		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
83		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
81		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
80		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
80		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
71		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
69		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
69		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
59		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
89		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
83		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
83		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
83		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
56		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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23-1021.00	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
23-1022.00	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Green
23-1023.00	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
25-1111.00	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
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41-3031.01	Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities
41-3031.02	Sales Agents, Financial Services

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2015)	$55.69 hourly, $115,820 annual
State wages

Employment (2014)	779,000 employees
Projected growth (2014-2024)	Average (5% to 8%)
Projected job openings (2014-2024)	157,700
State trends

Top industries (2014)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (50% employed in this sector) Self-Employed (21%) Government (17%) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Job Openings on the Web

Sources of Additional Information

Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

Lawyers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.

Details Report for: 23-1011.00 - Lawyers