What is it like to be a litigator?

What is it like to be a litigator?

Assisting clients in litigation is rewarding. Each case tells a different story. Litigation pays well. Litigation work is diverse. Litigation is relatively recession-proof. Litigation work breeds independence. Litigation provides an opportunity to gain trial experience. Litigation is exhilarating and rewarding.

Where do you spend most of your time as a litigator?

Most of your (very long) days will either behind your desk or in the library. For litigators at small firms or operating independently, the experience tends to be more of a mix between research/office work and actual trial experience. But every litigator remembers her first real trial —either as first or, more likely, second chair.

Who is an attorney in the litigation field?

Sally A. Kane wrote about legal careers for The Balance Careers, and is an attorney, editor, and writer with 20 years of experience in legal services. Litigation is a legal dispute between several parties, the “litigants,” that is ultimately heard by a judge, mediator or arbitrator.

What are the pros of working in litigation?

The litigation realm is a great place to expand your independence and hone your career skills. Litigation provides an opportunity to gain trial experience. While attorneys, paralegals, and legal staffers who work in other practice areas never see the inside of a courtroom, those working in litigation often do.

Sally A. Kane wrote about legal careers for The Balance Careers, and is an attorney, editor, and writer with 20 years of experience in legal services. Litigation is a legal dispute between several parties, the “litigants,” that is ultimately heard by a judge, mediator or arbitrator.

How can I gain experience in a litigation firm?

Obtaining even an entry level position in a litigation firm can help you get your foot in the door and gain valuable experience. If you can’t get a paid position, doing pro bono work is another way to gain litigation experience.

How is a litigator involved in a case?

A litigator initiates a case when the facts are known, incorporating them and his client’s requests for relief – how he would like the judge or jury to rule – in pleadings that are then filed with the court.

What does litigation experience mean in law school?

Litigation experience is usually gained through work experience and education. Law schools often have clinical experience programs that expose students to litigation in real cases.