I'm helping a neighbor with homework and I need to know a job description of A Lawyer can I have HELP QUICK??
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A hired gun to ensure the interests of their client prevail, irregardless of what is right or the truth.
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A lawyer is a person licensed by the state to advise clients in legal matters and represent them in courts of law and in other forms of dispute resolution. Most countries today require professional law advisors in their judicial systems.\n\nThe role of the lawyer can vary significantly across legal jurisdictions. For instance, in some countries, lawyers may be required to lead or manage criminal investigations. In the United States, lawyers advise their clients regarding their rights, and argue in favor of the best interests of their clients.
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Many local county bar associations run lawyer referral services.  In order to belong, you must carry malpractice insurance and subscribe to their code of ethics.  They often times have volunteer attorneys who help with client relation problems and/or fee arbitration if things go wrong in an attorney/client relationship.
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call the cops, what is a lawyer going to do?\n\nor are you one of those people just looking to "Get Paid"
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Do a coworker or neighbor.
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Married to an attorney - and was one of his assistants for a while.  It's VERY stressful working for a successful defense attorney (especially one that handles everything from deeds to murders)  My husband has 5 assistants and they are always working their butts off. They have to stay late most of the evenings.  They make pretty decent money, actually, they are the highest paid in the town.  He starts them out at about $11 an hour - the woman that has been with him for about 20 yrs makes about $19.  So, it really depends on who you work for and what your duties are.  I really didn't like the work myself, so I quit.  The girls complain that they work their butts off, but they love the money. (and know that they will not find that at the other attorney offices)  The work is usually pretty mundane - TONS of paper and computer work.  Lots of typing - lots of phone calls, many from strange, unhappy people.  I wasn't fond of the job, but you may be... it takes a certain person to like that kind of work.  And, legal assistants are very important to the attorney.  Hubby could not live without them.
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Lawyer\nParty Planner\nManager (of anything)\nDoctor\nFBI agent (it's not really as exciting as it sounds)\nPrivate detective
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contact your local public defender and ask for the defender of the day, because you have some law questions... they will be able to help you and guide you in the right direction at no cost
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Get an attorney in your local jurisdiction
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i went to the local community college, they had lawyers who volunteer a few hours of their time a week to help answer questions, draw up documents, etc. i'd try that first, if not go to sba.org and there might be some good info on there.
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I can't answer directly, but i can help you help yourself.\n\ngo to yahoo yellowpages, type attorney in the search box, make it look in houston, tx, and then call one of the attorneys and personally ask them. Talking to a real person is the best way to answer questions, they'll probably be glad to help.
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Waterlow do a number of online legal directories, which should give the most of what you need to go. Have a look here:\n\nhttp://www.waterlowlegal.com/dirindex.htm
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Go to handelonthelaw.com.  You can find lawyers there.
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I'm an associate for Pre-Paid Legal. They are a company that has been around for 30 years, they are part of the BBB and the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange). What I do is talk to people who have a need for a lawyer, but can't afford one. There's no cold calling, like I said, it's people who have a need. The company itself offers you corporate leads who go to their website to find out more information or who need a consultant. They offer training and marketing materials, as well as a lot of other services. You have a choice of a montly check, weekly or daily direct deposits. If you want more information, send me an email agbisits@prepaidlegal.com. I can help you get started.
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#1..that he or she actually practices the type of law that you need, and preferably is a specialist.\n\n#2..how well the interview goes.\n\nUnfortunately my two biggest peeves with lawyers are hard to determine in advance.  I hate when they don't do what they are being paid to do in a timely fashion, and I hate when they let matters get continued just because the other side asked (both of which can cost you more money).   \n\nIf you can get a referral from someone who has actually used the lawyer before, that can be a big help.
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Do your own homework, for starters.\n\nTry visiting or calling a small law office. I guarantee you will learn much more this way, and you can do some networking (making vaulable business and employment contatcts).
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In all jurisdictions, there are lawyers who do pro bono work.  You can find them out by contacting the bar association for your area.  There are often state bar associations, county associations, city associations.  All lawyers may not be listed in each one.  So check each one in your area.  Go to the link below and enter your city and state in the box and see what comes up.  Or you can just call 411 and the operator can help you.  \n\nAlso, if you live near a university that has a law school, they have law clinics that help people in the community for little or no money.  Visit the school and they can help you too.  \n\nPlease do not be discouraged.  The system is designed to be intimidating.  But there are mechanisms out there to help you so just be patient and something will come through for you.  \n\nGood luck and let me know if you need additional help trying to find someone.