Profession lawyer

Lawyers represent clients in criminal, civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents and manage or advise clients on legal transactions.

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Tasks lawyer

• Advise clients on legal issues, such as claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
• Prepare legal advice for individuals and businesses by interpreting laws, rulings and regulations.
• Draw up legal documents and certificates necessary for trial procedures.
• Present and summarise cases to relevant parties, e.g. judges and juries.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentation.
• Meet clients to confer about case proceedings.
• Gather evidence to formulate defence or to initiate legal action by e.g. interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of the case.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Assist clients after the case has been ruled.

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