Lawyer — O*NET Occupation Study

**About this study** Mercor is building a new, more accurate version of O\*NET — the U.S. government's framework for describing occupations and the tasks they involve. We are gathering input directly from experienced practitioners to improve how the work of lawyers is described. **About the role (SOC 23-1011.00 — Lawyers)** Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage and advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or practice broadly across many areas of law. **What you'll do** - Complete a one-time online survey/interview about your day-to-day work as a lawyer. It takes **up to 30 minutes**. - There may be an optional follow-up survey, task, or short interview afterward, which would be paid separately. **Who we're looking for (eligible applicants have)** - **4+ years of experience practicing law.** - **Current work, or work within the last 12 months, in the role.** - **Direct knowledge of legal research, drafting, and case work tasks.** - **U.S.-based.** **Not eligible (common confounders)** - Paralegals and legal assistants (SOC 23-2011.00). - Judicial law clerks (SOC 23-1012.00). - Judges, magistrates, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators (SOC 23-1023.00, 23-1022.00). Reference for the occupation: [](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-1011.00)