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Law, Compliance, and Public Safety
Legal Professionals
Lawyer

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.

At a Glance

Family Lawyer. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Research, Course Evaluations, Payment Processing.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Lawyers

Median Wage

$151,160/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.1%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (21)

Course Evaluations

5.0

Payment Processing

4.9

Human Services

4.8

Quality Management

4.7

Mental Health

4.6

Empowerment

4.6

Care Planning

4.6

Property Management

4.5

Financial Accounting

4.5

Office Supply Management

4.5

Family Support

4.4

Electrical Equipment

4.4

Customer Complaint Resolution

4.3

Emotional Distress

4.3

Administrative Support

4.3

Expense Reports

4.2

Occupational Safety And Health

4.1

Peer Support

4.1

Caregiving

4.0

Common Skills (9)

Research

5.0

Arithmetic

4.9

Calculators

4.8

Coaching

4.7

Communication

4.4

Customer Service

4.2

Consulting

4.0

Word Processing

4.0

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