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Attorney Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated March 4, 2025

An Attorney, or Lawyer, is a legal professional who advises and represents clients in relation to their legal rights in civil and criminal cases. Their duties include meeting with clients to discuss the various aspects of their cases, performing research to gather pertinent information for each client case and attending all pretrial hearings and hearings to represent the client in a court of law.

Attorney duties and responsibilities

There are primarily two tiers of Attorney job descriptions that are inherent to the legal position. You need to be specific to the one that is relevant to your system. Listed below are the general duties and responsibilities of Attorneys.

  • Providing legal support and guidance
  • Advising clients on the best behavior while charges are pending, including confiding in family and friends and social media use
  • Meeting with clients at the remand or an office to critically discuss the pending charges and strategize on how best to defend
  • Finding ethical solutions to legal matters
  • Communicating with clients to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice
  • Strategizing on how to resolve the clients’ cases in a favorable and cost-effective manner
  • Enlightening clients about legal options and making them know the possible outcomes or threats
  • Developing ideal arguments and representing clients in civil and criminal legal proceedings
  • Staying informed about any current legislation
  • Building trustworthy relationships with clients
  • Preparing legal documents such as dispositions, pleadings and contracts in a timely and accurate manner
  • Assisting clients with the execution of agreements such as plea bargains with the regional attorney’s office
  • Collecting retainers from clients and executing contracts

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Attorney Job Description Examples

Example 1

Will handle Catastrophic-TBI cases!

About us:

Arash Law is a thriving personal injury and worker's compensation law firm with a legal team of over 80+ employees who collectively give unparalleled customer service and results.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing a caseload of catastrophic worker's compensation cases.
  • Appearing remotely or in person hearings and depositions.
  • Handling cases from inception to final resolution.
  • Applicant must possess outstanding verbal negotiation skills.
  • Must be organized and able to work well under pressure

    Qualifications:

  • Valid Bar
  • 5+ Experience with Workers Compensation (Applicant)

    Additionally, we welcome you to watch the video below on why we love to work for Arash Law Firm!

    Link: [website]LawEmployees[website]

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Glendale, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Workers' compensation law: 5 years (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • Bar Location: One location

    • Example 2

    Our firm was founded in 1955. We have been involved in Tort and Commercial Litigation since 1955. We have represented the same clients since their inception. We are a Boutique Law Firm looking to expand. We encourage you to apply and bring your knowledge and skill if you

    Researching all applicable laws and findings; develop appropriate legal strategies.

    Developing and rendering legal opinions and strategies, and drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, memorandum of law, briefs and detailed reports to clients.

    Requirements:

    Admission to the New York State Bar

    Admission to Federal Courts ideal

    Detailed, analytical thinking

    Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized

    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Familiarity with Litigation

    Proficiency with technologies

    Salary:Commensurate with Experience

    Part-Time will be considered under the right circumstances.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Suffolk County, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • Bar Location: In person

    • Example 3

    About us

    Steinmann Law Firm, Counsel and Services is a small business in LEGAL in Conroe, TX. We are professional, customer-centric, rewarding and our goal is to Provide a positive outcome for client legal problems while maintaining a family office atmosphere..

    Our work environment includes:
  • Modern office setting
  • Food provided
  • Growth opportunities

    Responsibilities
    - Conduct legal research using tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
    - Draft legal documents, including contracts, briefs, and pleadings.
    - Assist in case preparation and management for various practice areas.
    - Communicate with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
    - Participate in negotiations and settlements.
    - Utilize writing skills to prepare correspondence and legal documents.
    - Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
    - Support attorneys with administrative tasks as needed.

    Qualifications
    - Strong foundation in legal research using tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw
    - Excellent writing and legal drafting skills
    - Familiarity with law office procedures and legal administrative experience
    - Knowledge of various areas of law including family law, criminal law, CPS, mediation, collections, or Immigration

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $52,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Experience:
  • Texas Family law: 1 year (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • Texas Bar License / Practice Card Location: In person

    • Example 4

    We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with a established firm. As the Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorney's and legal assistants.
    Responsibilities

  • Advise client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case
  • Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategies
  • Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research
  • Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
  • Manage workload of cases
  • Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
  • Accrue additional evidence to support clients case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges
  • Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client's positions

    Qualifications

  • Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state and local level
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
  • Spanish Required

    Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that, benefits(medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as an Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within' the legal industry. The Matian Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



    Application Question(s):
  • Are you a licensed attorney in the state of Texas?

    Experience:
  • Criminal Defense: 1 year (Required)
  • Felony: 1 year (Required)

    Language:
  • Spanish Location: In person

    • Example 5

    WSHB is looking for 1 to 3 year associate applicants to fill positions in its growing New Orleans office. The Firm offers a flexible work from home policy and will consider applicants located throughout the greater New Orleans area. You must be licensed in Louisiana no exceptions. In addition to its work from home policy, the Firm offers an innovative bonus structure, collaborative working environment, and real opportunities for advancement. The Firm is looking for candidates to work primarily in a growing Louisiana coverage practice. On a daily basis, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, through trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

    Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay

    Work Location: One location

    • Example 6

    WSHB is looking for 1 to 3 year associate applicants to fill positions in its growing New Orleans office. The Firm offers a flexible work from home policy and will consider applicants located throughout the greater New Orleans area. You must be licensed in Louisiana no exceptions. In addition to its work from home policy, the Firm offers an innovative bonus structure, collaborative working environment, and real opportunities for advancement. The Firm is looking for candidates to work primarily in a growing Louisiana coverage practice. On a daily basis, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, through trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives.

    Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay

    Work Location: One location

    • Example 7

    Position Title

    Staff Attorney Clerk's Office (open until filled)

    Salary and Benefits

    $54,919 to $70,058 per year starting salary, dependent upon experience, plus a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits, including: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 term life insurance. For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees, please visit [website]

    Job Description

    This is professional and highly responsible work in the Clerk's Office of the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach, Florida. The work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of a variety of legal issues relating to appellate jurisdiction and, as needed, the review of motions and the preparation of proposed orders related thereto. The Clerk's Office Staff Attorney's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Screening new appellate cases for timeliness, jurisdiction, and other pending related cases
  • Recommending issuance of appropriate orders following screening
  • Recommending action to the Court on dispositive and non-dispositive motions, as needed
  • Preparation and review of proposed Court orders and/or assistance with order language
  • Review of proposed Court opinions
  • Addressing questions relating to the confidentiality of court records

    Working relationships are established primarily with the Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy Clerk, Deputy Clerks, Judges, and other court staff. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Clerk of Court and the Chief Deputy Clerk.

    ***This is NOT a traditional chambers law clerk position.***

    Education and Training

    Graduation from an accredited law school, with class standing in the upper 25%; and significant writing and editing experience in law school. Professional legal experience is preferred. Membership in The Florida Bar or pending receipt of Bar results. Passage of the Bar exam is a condition of employment.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures. Exceptional research and writing skills. Ability to analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details, digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling all matters before the Court, with particular emphasis on identifying jurisdictional issues. Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and professionally with attorneys and non-attorneys on a consistent, daily basis.

    How to Apply

    Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no longer than 10 pages, and law school and undergraduate transcripts in PDF format. All submissions must contain all necessary paperwork. The subject line of the email must read: Clerk's Office Staff Attorney Application.

    Note: The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please contact Marshal Charles Crawford at (386) 947-1530.

    Closing DATE: Open until filled.

    Florida Relay Service: (Voice) 1-[phone number] (TDD) 1-[phone number] National Relay Service: 711

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $54,919.00 - $70,058.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Daytona Beach, FL 32114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • Bar Location: One location
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    What does an Attorney do?

    Attorneys perform a number of legal duties on behalf of their clients and work in various law fields such as constitutional law, criminal law and corporate law. Attorneys advise clients on various legal strategies and ongoing litigations, research various aspects of their cases to support their clients’ claims, create case strategies that best meet the client’s goals and appear in court before a jury or judge to defend a client’s interests and rights. Their job is to represent and advise their client in a way that best supports their client’s legal situation.

    Attorney skills and qualifications

    Any potential candidate for the position of Attorney needs a set of skills and qualifications to enable them to deliver in the event they are considered for the post. Here are various skills and qualifications you may want to consider when writing a job description.

    • Willingness to meet personally with clients
    • Ability to handle a high caseload
    • Admittance to the bar requirements in the region of jurisdiction
    • Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law
    • Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Strong critical thinking skills
    • Excellent public speaking skills
    • Adaptability and attention to detail
    • Ability to work on a case independently
    • Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case
    • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally effectively

    Attorney salary expectations

    On average, an Attorney earns $89,278 a year. This salary estimation is generated from those posted on Indeed.com by 5,269 anonymous users and employees over the past three years. An Attorney’s typical tenure is 1-3 years. Depending on the region or location of your firm and the qualification and experience of the new hire, you may find it appropriate to upscale or downscale the salary.

    Attorney salary expectations

    2025-10-0124000.00122858.08298000.00YEARLY
    • Common salary: 122858.08 YEARLY
    • Typical salaries range from 24000.00 - 298000.00 YEARLY
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    *Indeed data – 2025-10-01

    Attorney education and training requirements

    A candidate for the position of Attorney requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Law-related field. They also need to possess a Juris Doctoral degree from an accredited school of law, which, in essence, puts them at a competitive advantage.

    Attorney experience requirements

    To be hired as an Attorney for the firm, the candidate needs a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing criminal or civil defense lawyer. The candidate must also be well conversant with the regional Attorney’s office.

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