What is an agency legal counsel and how to become one

Key steps to become an agency legal counsel

1. Explore agency legal counsel education requirements

   Most common agency legal counsel degrees

   Bachelor's

   49.4 %

   Master's

   16.5 %

   Associate

   15.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific agency legal counsel skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Legal Research	32.44%
   Litigation	30.93%
   Legal Opinions	15.95%
   Administrative Hearings	14.66%
   Substance Abuse	6.01%

3. Complete relevant agency legal counsel training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New agency legal counsels learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an agency legal counsel based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real agency legal counsel resumes.

4. Research agency legal counsel duties and responsibilities

   • Prepare and distribute payroll manage daily office operations and equipment and maintain supplies for office to run effectively.
   • Provide assistance to physician office staff and patients initiate prior authorizations and submit all necessary insurance forms and program applications.
   • Developed/Maintain legal and IP database of all existing contracts, invention disclosures and file patent applications.

5. Apply for agency legal counsel jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an agency legal counsel job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams