How to be a successful charity in-house lawyer

It might surprise you to learn that the skill set of an attorney does not differ whether they specialize as an antitrust attorney or a trial lawyer or an oil and gas attorney. The qualities that make a good attorney remain the same although their specialized courses while pursuing their juris doctorate will differ.
The skills set of a good lawyer largely consists of natural qualities. That means from childhood they e evidenced ability as a natural at these skills. Attorneys must communicate effectively. They use good judgment.
A talented attorney has both analytical and research skills and can combine them. They focus their creativity to leverage research and analytics to develop original arguments to sway the judge or jury. They combine that with logic to make the arguments rational.
Perseverance and exacting care in their work also tops the list of traits a good attorney requires. Of course, oratory skills matter. The lawyer must have good public speaking skills and be able to calmly address a crowded room.
Equally, the lawyer must also develop superb listening skills including active listening skills. Their comprehension level must be high and they must comprehend aural and written material.
The lawyer combines these with skilled inquiry and writing skills. They must be able to author powerful written arguments for briefs, filings, and legal articles.
Since their choices affect their clients, they must possess superior decision making skills. Their split second decisions in court determine how the case turns. They must think on their feet and quickly form logical arguments and matters of inquiry.
The successful attorney must exhibit firm leadership skills. They involve themselves in matters of community and may volunteer their services as a charity lawyer or do pro bono work.
These all differ from the matters they must learn such as high-level client care, business development, project management, organization, responsiveness, and an understanding of their client’s needs.
The successful attorney must respond immediately to client needs and truly understand their business, the legal matter at issue, and the importance of its closure to the client. While some solicitors take on too many clients to effectively manage them all, a savvy attorney grows at a reasonable rate and takes on partners when needed to handle the larger workload.
A mix of natural skills, learned manners, and education make the good quality attorney. While some traits are learned, others the attorney must posse from birth.