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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.
Typical national pay$102,990–$221,370Median $159,670 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
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Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
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Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Typical national pay$50,340–$80,080Median $62,890 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
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Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical national pay$88,700–$176,490Median $128,500 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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Learning management system LMS
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Lawyer
1 certification
Summary
Lawyer representing clients in criminal and civil litigation, interpreting laws and regulations, analyzing case outcomes, gathering evidence, and preparing legal documents while advising on transactions and legal rights
Experience
Lawyer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions by interviewing clients and witnesses
Represented clients in court or before government agencies
Prepared, drafted, and reviewed legal documents, including wills, deeds, and contracts
Advised clients on business transactions, claim liability, and legal rights and obligations
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Judicial Law Clerk
Summary
Judicial law clerk assisting judges by preparing legal documents, conducting research, and reviewing case materials in a court setting
Experience
Judicial Law Clerk
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Prepared briefs, legal memoranda, and statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations
Researched laws, court decisions, and other information related to cases before the court
Drafted and proofread judicial opinions, decisions, and citations
Conferred with judges concerning legal questions and construction of documents
Reviewed complaints, petitions, and motions to determine issues involved or basis for relief
Attended court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information
Entered information into computerized court calendar and case management systems
Skills
Technical Skills
Preparing legal documentation, Preparing legal documents, Maintaining order of legal documents, Entering codes or information, Entering information
Core Skills
Researching legal materials, Evaluating related information, Thomson Reuters Westlaw, Conferencing with court staff
Checking & Planning
Reviewing documents for compliance, Identifying case implications
Tools and software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Summary
Paralegal assisting lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, and conducting research to support legal proceedings. Organizes case materials, maintains electronic filing systems, and collaborates with clients and professionals to gather information
Experience
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Prepared affidavits and legal correspondence, organized and maintained documents in electronic filing system
Prepared, edited, and reviewed legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and contracts
Investigated facts and law of cases, searched public records and internet sources to prepare cases
Prepared for trial by organizing exhibits and coordinating necessary materials
Met with clients and professionals to discuss case details and gather information
Filed pleadings with court clerks and directed law office activity, including subpoena delivery
Gathered and analyzed research data, including statutes and legal articles, to support case preparation
Skills
Core Skills
Evaluating related information, Researching legal materials, Orion Law Management Systems Orion, Conferencing with court staff, Representing client interests
Technical Skills
Maintaining order of legal documents, Preparing legal documents, Preparing information
Checking & Planning
Evaluating property condition, Appraising property values, Identifying case implications
Tools and software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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Postsecondary Law Teacher
Summary
Law teacher delivering lectures on civil procedure, contracts, and torts while evaluating student performance and conducting research in legal studies
Experience
Postsecondary Law Teacher
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on civil procedure, contracts, and torts
Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations
Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Conducted research in a particular field of knowledge and published findings in professional journals
Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and methods of instruction
Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
Learning management system LMS, Advising students on careers
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
Capture scope or outcomes only when your own records support them.
Which parts of your Legal experience can you support when considering the civilian directions shown below?
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Fictional example: In my Legal assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
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Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
Use the pattern, not the sentence: keep it only when the same facts are true for you.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T11:10:00+00:00.
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