Skills for Lawyers
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for lawyers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Speaking4.62
- 2.Reading Comprehension4.5
- 3.Active Listening4.5
- 4.Critical Thinking4.5
- 5.Writing4.25
- 6.Active Learning3.75
- 7.Monitoring3.38
- 8.Learning Strategies3.12
- 9.Mathematics2
- 10.Science1.5
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Knowledge areas
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
- Communications and Media
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
Core work activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
In-demand tools & technology
- Microsoft Office software
- Google Analytics
- SAP software
- Abacus Data Systems AbacusLaw
- AbacusNext HotDocs
- ADC Legal Systems Perfect Practice
- ADERANT Expert Matter Center
- Advanced Technologies Class Act
- AdvantageLaw WinVantage
- Anacomp CaseLogistix
- Argosy Legal Systems Power Closer
- Best Case Solutions Best Case Bankruptcy
- BQE Software BillQuick
- Bridgeway eCounsel
- Canyon Solutions Jcats
- Captaris Alchemy