Description
Negotiate compensation for legal services in or out of court, such as hourly or flat-rate fees, with clients.
Alternative labels
broker lawyer’s fee
negotiate lawyers’ fee
come to an agreement on lawyer’s fee
negotiate lawyer fee
negotiating lawyer’s fee
negotiate lawyer’s fees
thrash out lawyer’s fee
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Negotiate lawyer’s fee is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Lawyer: Lawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent their clients in a variety of settings such as courts and administrative boards. They create arguments on behalf of their clients for lawsuits in different contexts with the aim of finding a legal remedy.
Prosecutor: Prosecutors represent governmental bodies and the general public in court cases against parties accused of illegal activity. They investigate the court cases by examining evidence, interviewing involved parties, and interpreting the law. They use the results of their investigation in order to present the case during court hearings, and to construct persuasive arguments in order to ensure the outcome is the most favourable for the parties they represent.
Corporate lawyer: Corporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, international trade, trademarks, and legal financial issues arising from operating a business.
Optional skill
Negotiate lawyer’s fee is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Legal service manager: Legal service managers oversee the general management of a legal service office. They not only strive for the highest efficiency and effectiveness when delivering legal services and advice, but they also coordinate a team of legally trained professionals. They manage different profiles of clients and adjust the legal services to their needs.
References
- Negotiate lawyer’s fee – ESCO
