Ag Attorney - Careers - AgPloyment.com

Adaptability	Positive Attitude
Analytical Thinking	Prioritization
Communication	Problem-Solving
Conflict Resolution	Professionalism
Critical Thinking	Public Speaking
Decision-Making	Punctuality
Delegation	Reasoning
Dependability	Research Skills
Detail-Oriented	Resourcefulness
Effective Listening	Responsible
Honesty & Integrity	Self-Motivated
Follow-Through	Taking the Initiative
Interpersonal Skills	Teamwork
Leadership	Technical Writing
Multitasking	Time Management
Negotiating	Verbal Communication
Note-Taking	Willingness to Learn
Organization	Working Under Pressure
Patience	Written Communication
Planning

Ag Attorneys may focus on many areas of law, including the following: Real Estate, Business, Tax, Labor, Environmental, Estate, Food and Drug, Biotechnology, Copyright and Patent, Imports and Exports, Government Regulation/Policy, Water/Mineral Rights, and even Criminal Law. Newly graduated attorneys may find work with a legal firm, business, association or other non-profit, or government upon graduation. With the increasing amount of interest in agriculture in today's society, coupled with high litigation rates, there is a definite need for Ag Attorneys, or at least attorneys with a background in agriculture. Many Ag Attorneys will have opportunities to work in rural firms, but may also need to practice in general areas like Family or Divorce Law, Insurance, and other areas not related to agriculture.

Day-to-day activities in a legal firm may include meeting with clients, conducting research for current cases, attending hearings and trials, and attending to the basic needs of the business. Ag Attorneys employed by businesses or associations will spend their time doing many of the same things, but may also attend board and other meetings and conferences, spend more time in a team environment, and possibly speaking and presenting to various stakeholders and other groups. In governmental positions Ag Attorneys may work in more of a regulatory or enforcement role, depending on the entity/agency. All attorneys must also keep up with continuing education requirements to maintain their license/s, depending on the jurisdictions in which they work. Working as an employee, many Ag Attorneys will be expected to meet certain requirements for billable hours, building client relationships, and possibly conducting pro bono work.