What does an Attorney do?
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What the job involves
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Manage litigation matters of varying size and complexity.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to internal teams and clients.
- Conduct legal research and prepare written legal documents.
- Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Advise on compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and mitigate legal risks.
Summed up from 30 recent Attorney job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Legal Research 2 in 10 postings
- Litigation 2 in 10 postings
- Juris Doctor (JD) 1 in 10 postings
- Deposition 1 in 10 postings
- Case Management 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Bar Admission 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 40 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 55 postings
- 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 5 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 4 years.
Education asked for
- Associate degree 1 in 95 postings
- Bachelor's degree 3 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 1 in 30 postings
- Doctorate 6 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
8,418 open Attorney jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California1,377 open
- New York1,177 open
- Texas752 open
- Florida585 open
- Illinois407 open
Typical pay $170,000 a year (most between $130k and $216k). See the full salary breakdown