Corporate/Government Lawyer - Personal requirements
Poutoko Ture Kaipakihi/Karauna
Skills & knowledge
Corporate/government lawyers need to have:
- knowledge of New Zealand laws and the legal system
- knowledge of the way courts work
- research skills
- skill in interpreting, analysing and evaluating information
- planning and organisational skills
- communication and listening skills
- problem-solving skills
- writing skills.
Cathryn using a whiteboard to present legal information to her colleagues
Corporate/Government lawyers need good analytical skills
Personal Qualities
Corporate and government lawyers need to be:
- patient
- good at listening
- able to think on their feet
- good at working under pressure
- responsible and able to keep information private.
They should also be able to consider situations from other people's point of view, objective in giving advice and must have an understanding of other cultures.
Physical Requirements
There are no specific physical requirements for corporate/government lawyers.
