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Example attorney requirements on a job description

Attorney requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in attorney job postings.
Sample attorney requirements
  • JD degree from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction
  • Excellent research capabilities
  • Thorough knowledge of legal procedures
  • Strong communication and writing skills
Sample required attorney soft skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and with teams
  • Ability to handle high levels of stress
  • Confident and professional demeanor

Attorney job description example 1

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton attorney job description

Entry level position designed to assist the Firm's Associates, Partners, Managing Discovery Attorney and Director of Litigation Resources in the management of data review, analysis and production for the Firm's litigation, antitrust, arbitration, enforcement, securities and bankruptcy practice areas.
Supervisor:
Managing Discovery Attorney
Supervises:
Supervise and provide guidance to litigation teams, project attorneys, paralegals, contract attorneys and other office personnel, depending on the needs of cases and/or assignments
Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.
Responsibilities
Manage all stages of discovery in a matter including, but not limited to, data preservation,
data collection, data privacy issues, document review, productions, document preparation
for depositions and interviews, privilege logs, and other post-production document use. Provide guidance and advice regarding best practices for discovery processes. Assist in responding to discovery requests and drafting ESI protocols, protective orders and
review protocols. Conduct research into the industry that is the subject of the document request. Assist in developing plans and procedures for document collection, review and production,
including discovery logs and process memoranda. Work with and, where appropriate, direct and train Firm personnel and contract attorneys in
various e-discovery platforms and tools. Manage discovery vendors and work with our clients' discovery attorneys and IT personnel. Work with and stay informed about Discovery technology, including review platforms and
TAR tools. Work with the US Litigation Technology Group. Work effectively with the Firm's global discovery groups in New York, Washington D.C. and
Brussels. Review data for responsiveness and privilege in response to discovery requests. Assist the Firm in other matters not related to discovery when needed.
Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a member of the New York or District of Columbia Bar Prior experience in a litigation practice preferred, especially complex, multi-party litigation Effective oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills, project management and technical skills, diplomacy and client
services Demonstrated ability to collect data, establish facts, draw defensible conclusions, define
problems, propose and effectuate solutions Extensive knowledge of Relativity and Concordance Ability to manage teams and work under pressure Experience working with discovery vendors Flexibility to work overtime (including weekends/holidays) as needed Adaptable to a hybrid work environment (New York/ Washington Office presence required)
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Attorney job description example 2

DistributionNOW attorney job description

At DistributionNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.
START YOUR CAREER NOW.
The position will be responsible for performing a variety of legal and regulatory tasks within DistributionNOW under the direction and supervision of the lawyers in the DNOW legal department. DistributionNOW (NYSE: DNOW) is an industry-leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety products, and artificial lift systems to the upstream, midstream, and downstream & industrial markets as well as a leading supply chain solutions company with over 2,300 employees in more than 20 countries.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and oversee litigation and claims, including overseeing outside counsel, on both foreign and domestic litigation in a manner that minimizes legal costs and exposure to the company.Assist with labor and employment matters including EEOC charges, employment litigation, and investigations into personnel matters and issues.Complete special projects as assigned including work on DEI, ESG, and data privacy matters.Review, draft, and negotiate domestic and international legal agreements for the upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors, as well as supply chain management, with special attention to warranties, indemnities, damages, penalties, and anti-bribery clauses.Work with the finance department and the business units to support in the negotiation, drafting, and enforcement of contracts including, but not limited to: Distributor Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Master Vendor Agreements, Equipment Sales Agreements, Consignment Agreements, Finance Agreements, Real Estate Transactions (Sales/Leases), Terms and Conditions, and Confidentiality Agreements, as well as ensuring compliance with DNOW legal standards and applicable governing law.Provide advice and counsel to all levels of the business segments across DNOW, including work with foreign subsidiaries across the world, specifically in Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East as to why certain revisions were made to any given agreement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for a recent graduate awaiting bar results or someone with less than three years of experience practicing law.Ability to effectively communicate with all departments across the company, identify and analyze issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and assure compliance.Ability to recognize potential legal problems and devise solutions.Effective drafting, negotiating, problem solving, and communication skills.Strong customer experience/service/delivery and business acumen.Ability to work collaboratively and as member of a team, while also empowering business leaders and colleagues.

BENEFITS:
• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
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Attorney job description example 3

Palantir attorney job description

A World-Changing Company

At Palantir, we're passionate about building software that solves problems. We partner with the most important institutions in the world to transform how they use data and technology. Our software has been used to stop terrorist attacks, discover new medicines, gain an edge in global financial markets, and more. If these types of projects excite you, we'd love for you to join us!

The Role

Palantir is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to join our Compliance function within the Legal Team. A mission of our compliance function is to proactively provide compliance advice to the business, in an effort to support Palantir's federal government business. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting teams across the business navigate regulatory requirements. You will play an integral part in strategically developing our compliance program in a constantly shifting landscape, so that Palantir achieves our goals.

We're a team that values both creativity and teamwork - whether operating solo or collaboratively. You will lead and complete complex, time-sensitive projects with competing deadlines. You enjoy being innovative when solving problems and draw on strong analytical reasoning to recommend appropriate solutions. Delivering complex information using strong communication and interpersonal skills will aid you in achieving team wins. Although, this role is focused on US regulatory compliance and ethics, you will have a flexible attitude to assist with the changing needs of the business.
Core Responsibilities Establish and maintain relationships with business functions as a key point of contact, building a high degree of confidence and trust.Support the development, continuous maintenance and delivery of the compliance program.Provide training to employees, and senior managers regarding the Code of Conduct and other company policies.Evaluate and advise on legal and regulatory risks, conflicts and general compliance issues.Develop policies and processes to ensure that Palantir is complying with applicable regulatory laws.Proactively interact with regulators as a means of building effective relationships, to improve Palantir's compliance program.Build, lead and deliver key compliance projects.
What We ValueJD with 5+ years of firm, in-house or government experience. Demonstrated strategic legal thinking, with the ability to provide advice which balances regulatory requirements and business risk.Familiarity with US state and federal regulations and interest to expand knowledge of international regulations.Experience of monitoring regulatory trends, as a means to identify and decide appropriate mitigating action plans.Strong communication, analytical and written skills.Passion for ground-breaking technology.
Palantir is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe that all Palantirians share the responsibility of upholding our commitment to these values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join us in solving the world's hardest problems. Palantir does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Palantir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor's EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.

Palantir is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible) and need to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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