DutiesAdvise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters.Communicate with their clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case.Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.More items...•
It describes the sources and broad definitions of lawyers' four responsibilities: duties to clients and stakeholders; duties to the legal system; duties to one's own institution; and duties to the broader society.
Providing legal advice and guidance. Writing contracts. Meeting clients (individuals or businesses) Attending court hearings.
“Human rights lawyer” refers to any lawyer who provides legal counsel to victims of human rights violations, regardless of membership in a professional association. These lawyers carry out a professional defence of human rights.
As attorneys, lawyers counsel their customers on their legal rights and obligations and recommend business and personal course of action. Lawyers are in a unique position to support people, groups, and organizations with their legal issues and to further the public good.
Presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation. Preparing and drafting legal documents e.g. legal briefs, wills, deeds, mortgages, leases etc. Negotiating settlements. Supervising legal assistants.