what do solicitors do

Solicitors are legal professionals who provide specialist legal advice on different areas of law and are responsible for representing and defending clients' legal interests. They take instructions from clients, including individuals, groups, public sector organizations, or private companies, and advise them on necessary courses of legal action. Solicitors can work in law firms, in-house for commercial or industrial organizations, in local or central government, or in the court service. Their duties include researching cases and legislation, drafting letters, contracts, wills, and other legal documents, liaising with clients and other professionals such as barristers, and representing clients in court or at tribunals. Solicitors can specialize in different areas of law, such as family law or property law, and work predominantly with individuals to provide advice and documentation for day-to- day issues