What is a trial attorney?

A trial attorney, or trial lawyer, tries cases in court on behalf of their clients. As a trial attorney, your responsibilities include meeting with clients, working with a legal team to gather evidence and witnesses, assembling the case, and presenting it in the trial. Your duties in court are to show evidence, question the witnesses, and present your case to sway the jury or judge in favor of your client. You also file motions and appeals and work on settlements out of court. In addition to a thorough law knowledge, you need excellent public speaking and debate skills.