What are the roles and responsibilities for Lawyer?

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Present and summarize cases to judges.
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Gather evidence to formulate defence or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.