Lawyer Job Description template and pdf with duties [2023]

Job summary 1

We are seeking a Lawyer. He/She performs necessary factual investigations and analyzes facts from multiple legal perspectives to best support the client and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. The ideal candidate needs to understand the people, goals, and risks. He/She must be highly detail-oriented, able to consistently handle a heavy workload, able to prioritize and manage interruptions, able to manage others, and possess strong oral and written communication skills. The Lawyer will frequently be required to be available outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, to help manage the workload and to ensure deadlines are met.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Reviews pertinent documentation to determine the rights and obligations of involved parties
Reviews laws, policies, and regulations applicable to legal situations
- Drafts various documents and reviews and revises documents drafted by paralegals
- Assigns attorneys from to ensure expertise is appropriately matched with specific legal matters
- Resolves individual and group performance issues

Requirements & Skills 1

Job summary 2

The position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients. Ideal candidates must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as produce exceptional work products.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Researching, drafting, and reviewing legal documents on behalf of clients
Meeting with and advising clients on legal matters
Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
- Representing clients in court
- Ensuring all deadlines are tracked and met
- Comply with all legal standards and guidelines

Requirements & Skills 2

J.D. degree
- Law license
- 1-2 years of legal experiences
- Active member of the State Bar Association (preferred)

Job summary 3

We are currently seeking an experienced and high-performance Lawyer to join our Team.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Working directly with the paralegals assigned to your cases.
Drafting Requests for Order; correspondence to opposing counsel and parties; discovery requests and responses; Marital Settlement Agreements; etc.
Attending court hearings.
Taking or defending depositions.
Running child and spousal support calculations and property division reports.
- Conducting legal research.
- Managing family law cases from start to finish including seeing dissolution cases from Petition through Judgment.
- Speaking directly with clients, either in-person, on the phone, or through the cloud-based client portal.

Requirements & Skills 3

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law. Must have no record of discipline and be in good standing.
- Current on all continuing education requirements.
- Minimum of 3 years of family law practice experience as a licensed attorney, 4-7 years preferred.
- You must know how to use basic support calculation programs (i.e. Dissomaster, XSpouse) and property division programs (i.e. Propertizer, Family Law Software).

Job summary 4

As a Lawyer, you will provide exceptional legal services by responding to routine matters and questions promptly. You will also review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including business associate agreements and statements of work.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Draft, manage and negotiate contracts.
Prepare legal and termination summaries.
Review and analyze contracts files; conduct legal research.
Monitor and track contracts; enter the status of contracts in various status report databases
Prepare legal correspondence or other documents as needed.
- Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
- Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements & Skills 4

Job summary 5

This position is responsible for the production of accurate and well-documented research, analysis, and recommendations for legal and regulatory issue inquiries.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Conduct research and analysis of legal and/or regulatory compliance inquiries.
- Attend legal proceedings, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or settlement conferences.
- Work with various departments, management, and staff to address issues regarding powers of attorney, contracts, membership, collections, and loan agreements.
- Conduct legal review and negotiation of contracts.

Requirements & Skills 5

Job summary 6

The Lawyer is directly responsible for handling a large volume of contracts including drafting, reviewing, editing, negotiating, and closing all types of contracts. You will work closely with the VP General Counsel and independently to perform a variety of other duties such as legal research, preparing legal documents, preparing form contracts, reviewing and updating policies and compliance documents, corporate governance, overseeing contract disputes, managing contract compliance and assisting with other legal matters.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Requirements & Skills 6

Job summary 7

We are looking for top talent in the role of Lawyer to provide legal services to clients. We are looking for individuals that have an authentic passion for people, are creative in their approach to getting justice for clients, and are aggressive in their negotiation strategy to close for our clients. This individual is excellent in communications, has empathy for those we serve, and is a leader to his/her peers and team members.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Litigate cases for maximum settlement judgments
Take and defend depositions
Attend mediations, hearings, and trials as needed.
Maintain heavy communication with clients, opposing counsel, and adjusters.
- Negotiate settlements as needed, outside of mediation and trial.
- Meet monthly established goals and metrics
- Manage performance issues that fall below standards

Requirements & Skills 7

Must have an active bar license
JD required
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Lawyer
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing staff
- Ability to handle a high-volume caseload
- Excellent customer service skills

Job summary 8

We are seeking a Lawyer to become a part of our team! You will represent clients in legal proceedings, draw up legal documents and advise clients on legal transactions.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Represent clients in court or before government agencies
Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
Advise clients on business and legal transactions
- Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
- Comply with all legal standards and regulations
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

Requirements & Skills 8

Previous experience in law
Familiarity with various legal documents
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job summary 9

We are seeking a Lawyer licensed to practice.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Attorney must be willing to travel for appearances
Represent clients in court
Attend depositions
- Prepare and draft legal documents (ex. Discovery, motions)
- Negotiate settlements
- Comply with all legal standards and regulations, especially the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Requirements & Skills 9

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work under pressure.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Familiarity with basic state and federal collection laws, including the FDCPA a plus
- Must be in good standing with the AB

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Lawyer to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Advise clients concerning their claims or defense of claims, legal rights, and obligations.
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients
Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases.
Gather evidence to formulate a defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
Prepare and draft legal documents including briefs and opinions
- Negotiate settlements and mediation
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Requirements & Skills 10

J.D. from an accredited law school
Prior experience in litigation in state and federal courts
Licensed to practice in good standing
- Effective communication, research, negotiation, and reasoning skills.
- Experience with administrative hearings, court hearings, and arbitrations
- Must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills