Lawyer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Lawyer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Representing clients in court;
Presenting arguments in court;
Drafting legal documents;
Negotiating settlements.
Taking instruction from clients and their solicitors;
Undertaking legal research into relevant points of law;
Writing opinions and advising solicitors and other professionals;
Understanding and interpreting the law;
Mastering and managing legal briefs (cases);
Preparing cases for court, including holding client conferences, preparing legal arguments, etc.;
Advising clients on matters of law and evidence and the strength of their case;
Examining and cross-examining witnesses;
Summing up the reasons why the court should support the client’s case;

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Lawyer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Lawyer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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