1) Advise clients concerning claim liability, legal rights and obligations.2) 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.3) Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.4) Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.5) Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.6) Present evidence to defend clients in civil litigation.7) Prepare and draft legal documents.8) Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.9) Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.10) Present and summarize cases to judges and arbitrators.

1) Prepare and draft legal documents.2) Conduct legal research.3) Attend court hearings.4) Attend/take discovery depositions.