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Justice For All
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.
RELATED JOB TITLES
Attorney, Attorney at Law, Attorney General, Counsel, County Attorney, District Attorney, General Counsel, Lawyer, Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecutor
Facts and Stats
Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.
O*NET Code: 23-1011.00
Median wages (annual)
2024
Projected job openings
2024-2034
Projected growth (average)
2024-2034
What you Need to Know
- Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Accounting software — BQE Software BillQuick; Fund accounting software; LexisNexis PCLaw; TimeSolv Legal
- Data base user interface and query software — LexisNexis CaseMap; Microsoft Access; Orion Law Management Systems Orion; WorthMORE Software CaseWORTH
- Document management software — AbacusNext HotDocs; Adobe Acrobat; Microsoft SharePoint Server; WealthCounsel WealthDocs
- Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis; LexisNexis Shepard’s Citations Service; Thomson Reuters Westlaw; Wolters Kluwer Loislaw
- Presentation software — IDEA TrialPro; inData TrialDirector; Microsoft PowerPoint ; Visionary Legal Technologies Visionary Professional
When You Choose Miami, Your Career Journey Begins
Once you’ve selected your program at Miami, the Center for Career Exploration and Success will help you explore career paths, prepare for the job market, and make meaningful connections. With personalized support, resources, and events, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to navigate your career journey.
Discover how to turn your passions into a career path. Explore majors and careers that match your interests.
Build the skills to succeed in your career journey. Prepare for internships, interviews, and the workplace.
Make meaningful connections to launch your career. Access networking opportunities, career fairs, and employer events.
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