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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Lawyers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Getting Information93
2.Making Decisions and Solving Problems91
3.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others90
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards90
5.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization88
6.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work84
7.Analyzing Data or Information83
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events83
9.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others81
10.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships80
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
93
85
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
91
85
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
90
89
Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too longGet two subordinates to agree about vacation schedulesNegotiate a major labor-management contract
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
90
84
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
88
83
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
84
78
Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to planPlan and organize your own activities that often changePrioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
83
76
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
83
71
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
81
65
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
80
77
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company