You might hire a lawyer to:
- Prosecute or defend people who face criminal charges
Handle divorce cases, helping to settle and/or litigate issues of child custody, alimony, child support, property dispensation, etc.
Determine the legal rights, obligations, and duties for individuals considered aliens
- Assist individuals or organizations that declare bankruptcy
- Render advice regarding employer-employee relationship issues
- Handle an accident or personal injury claim
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by association relevant to country of employment, like the American Bar Association (ABA) | Highly effective communication skills |
| Bar certification relevant to state of employment (or equivalent) | Outstanding storytelling and public speaking abilities |
| Experience in corporate or business law | The ability to review and understand a complex profit and loss (P&L) and cash flow statement |
| Litigation experience | Ability to communicate in more than one language |
| Extremely detail oriented with ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines | Persuasive and clear legal writing skills |
| Strong organizational and project management skills | Persistence |
