Necessary skills for Attorney: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Attorney
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, preferably in a corporate or business setting
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Skills and Behaviours for a Attorney
Commercial Law
Commercial Law
Contract management
Contract Management
Contract Terms
Dispute resolution
Lawsuits
Litigations
Mediation
Intellectual Property (IP)
Licensing
Patents
Trademarks
Labor and Employment Law
Employment Law
Employment contracts
Legal Assistance
Due Diligence
Legal Research
Legal writing
Policy & Compliance Management
Company Policies
Legal Compliance
Collaboration & Teamwork
Involving others in making decisions that affect them
Planning and organizing
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Managing Stakeholders
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Making fact based decisions to solve problems
Working with others to solve problems
Self awareness & Self Management
Maintaining Integrity and Accountability