The lawyer's role and missions
The role and missions of a lawyer are many and varied. They may work in law firms, companies or public or private institutions. Here are some of the main responsibilities of a lawyer:
Advising clients on legal issues. A lawyer can help clients understand their situation and take the appropriate steps to ensure their legal protection.
Drafting contracts and legal documents. Lawyers can draft contracts, deeds and legal documents for their clients.
Develop legal strategies. A lawyer can develop a legal strategy to protect and assert clients' rights.
Conduct legal research. Lawyers must conduct research to find out about new laws and regulations and their implications for their clients.
Represent clients in court. Lawyers may represent their clients in court to defend their legal interests.
Ensure that their clients comply with laws and regulations. Lawyers must ensure that their clients comply with laws and regulations, and that they do not violate the rights or interests of others.
Identify solutions to legal problems. Lawyers must find solutions to legal problems in order to help their clients achieve their objectives.
Salary and career development
A lawyer's salary is highly variable, and can depend on many factors (level of experience, structure and sector in which they work, etc.). Gross annual salaries for lawyers in France, depending on their years of experience, can vary as follows:
0 to 2 years: between 40,000 and 50,000 euros
2 to 5 years: between 50,000 and 65,000 euros
5 to 10 years: between 65,000 and 80,000 euros
10 to 15 years: between 80,000 and 95,000 euros
Over 15 years: over 95,000 euros
A lawyer can explore different professions and develop professionally. Here are 5 possible professions for a lawyer:
Lawyer
Corporate legal manager
Business lawyer
Legal advisor
Notary