Contract Lawyer
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
At a Glance
Contract Lawyer. Top skills: Management, Lawsuits, Negotiation.
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Varies
Varies
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Lawyers
Median Wage
$151,160/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.1%
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Lawsuits
Legal Pleadings
Appeals
Clinical Trials
Contract Drafting
Contract Law
Procurement
Settlement
Software As A Service (SaaS)
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Immigration Law
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Subcontracting
Auditing
Common Skills (15)
Management
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Consulting
Interpersonal Communications
Portuguese Language
French Language
Diplomacy
Memos
Presentations
Support Colleagues
Detail Oriented
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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