LEGAL

Job Description This is a remote position. An Invitation from Forbes Rutherford Thank you for visiting our career portal. Please note that this is not an active job post but an example of the professionals and positions we seek to attract to the portal to benefit our Rutherford International community membership. You may be familiar with The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80-20 rule. This extraordinary principle asserts that 80% of outcomes or outputs can be attributed to just 20% of all causes or inputs for any given event, emphasizing its undeniable relevance in understanding performance dynamics. When applied organizationally using behavioural performance metrics, it's surprising to discover that 50% of a company's workforce performs below average, while only 25% operate at par. Even more astonishing is the mere 25% who consistently deliver above-average results. So, in terms of organizational performance metrics, we're dealing with a 75-25 Rule, and it's this "above average" score which we seek in our community members and the candidates we submit to active job posts. You do not need to be a member to apply for a posted position. However, let's be clear - we are looking for extraordinary candidates, so regardless of status, all candidates presented will require a high probability of success score for the position under consideration. If the position titles below fit your profile, we want to learn more about you. Please submit your CV or LinkedIn profile, and a member of Rutherford International's research team will be in contact. Lawyer Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. Sample of reported job titles: Attorney, Attorney at Law, Attorney General, City Attorney, Counsel, Deputy Attorney General, General Counsel, Lawyer Tasks: Analyze the probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents. Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, the advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations. Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during a trial. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses. Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation. Represent clients in court or before government agencies. Present and summarize cases to judges and juries. Study the Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases. Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts. Negotiate settlements of civil disputes. Supervise legal assistants. Examine legal data to determine the advisability of defending or prosecuting a lawsuit. Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases. Gather evidence to formulate a defense or initiate legal actions by interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case. Prepare legal briefs and opinions and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal. Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership. Confer with colleagues with specialities in appropriate areas of legal issues to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings. Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law. Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies. Probate wills and represents and advises executors and administrators of estates. Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals. Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures. Requirements Work Activities: Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information. Provide legal advice to clients. Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings. Interview claimants to get information related to legal proceedings. Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision-making. Prepare legal documents. Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts. Supervise activities of other legal personnel. Prepare documentation of legal proceedings. Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records. Draft legislation or regulations. Rutherford International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.