Litigation 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
Litigation Lawyer. Typical education: Ph.D. or professional degree. Experience: 5–6.4 years. Top skills: Lawsuits, Legal Discovery, Legal Depositions.
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Ph.D. or professional degree
5–6.4 years
10
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Lawyers
Median Wage
$151,160/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.1%
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Lawsuits
Legal Discovery
Legal Depositions
Legal Pleadings
Legal Hearings
Civil Law
Legal Writing
Law Practice Management
Use Case Analysis
Appeals
Court Experience
Data Entry
CaseMap (Software)
Lifting Ability
Legal Support
Docketing (Court)
Common Skills (13)
Self-Motivation
Research
Constructive Feedback
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Decision Making
Memos
Word Processing
Persuasive Communication
Strong Work Ethic
Microsoft Office
Filing
Certifications (1)
State Bar Membership
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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