Skip to content
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

Prosecutor. Typical education: Ph.D. or professional degree. Experience: 7 years. Top skills: Criminal Justice, Prosecution, Legal Pleadings.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Ph.D. or professional degree

Experience

7 years

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Lawyers

Median Wage

$151,160/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.1%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (10)

Criminal Justice

5.0

Prosecution

4.9

Legal Pleadings

4.8

Legal Support

4.6

Appeals

4.5

Court Proceedings

4.4

Workflow Management

4.2

Legal Hearings

3.6

Search Warrant

3.5

Jury Instructions

3.4

Common Skills (9)

Analytical Skills

4.8

Presentations

4.7

Communication

4.3

Investigation

4.2

Problem Solving

4.1

Operations

3.8

Professionalism

3.7

Verbal Communication Skills

3.6

Certifications (1)

State Bar Membership

4.0

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

Related Pages

Frequently Asked Questions

Want to build these skills?

Sign up to find courses that teach these skills, track your progress, and build a skills passport aligned to Prosecutor.

Get Started Free