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Litigation Attorney

Fight cases in court from discovery through trial

$80,000 – $250,000/yr

Manage civil and commercial disputes through investigation, motion practice, and trial.

Highlights

Common tasks

Draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, and argue motions and trials.

Potential downsides

Unpredictable trial schedules, aggressive opposing counsel, and billable hour pressure.

Skills

Critical thinkingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making

Interests

Law & policyBusiness & strategyCommunicationSocial impact

Industries

Government

Work style

AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused

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