Corporate/Government Lawyer - Working conditions
Poutoko Ture Kaipakihi/Karauna
Working Conditions
Corporate/government lawyers work in offices, courts, libraries and at tribunals. Some are required to travel within New Zealand and overseas.
Mark Sullivan accessing law library resources on-line
Equipment
Equipment used by corporate and government lawyers includes:
- legal texts
- law library resources, including online databases
- computers and legal document software
- office equipment, including Dictaphones
- cellphones and fax machines.
Cathryn using a whiteboard to present legal information to her colleagues
Hours
Corporate/government lawyers usually work regular hours. They may work long hours at times, depending on deadlines and the amount of responsibility they have within their organisation.
Contact with people
Corporate/government lawyers work independently and as part of a team. They interact with clients and other professionals. They also instruct and co-ordinate lawyers from other organisations and consult with other members of their organisation.
Mark Sullivan accessing law library resources on-line
Cathryn Bridge meeting with some of her colleagues
