In essence, an administrative lawyer is a professional who specializes in practicing law in the area of Administrative Law.
Although not the most common area of law practice, the niche of Administrative Law can be quite profitable for lawyers who choose to specialize in this field.
What does an administrative lawyer do?
First of all, an administrative lawyer can work in both the public and private sectors.
In the public sector, professionals can work as lawyers for the government, in attorney's offices, whether municipal or state.
On the other hand, in the private sector, this professional can work as a lawyer for private companies, as well as for individuals who have suffered some kind of violation of their rights at the hands of the State.
Furthermore, there is also the possibility of working in extrajudicial settings. For example, this professional can act in bidding processes, disputes involving public competitions, and administrative disciplinary proceedings (PAD).
Experience in the area of bidding processes
Since bidding processes are regulated by a very complex legal instrument, namely Law 8.666/93, the role of this professional is indispensable because they are familiar with the specifics of bidding processes.
Therefore, it is crucial that competing companies have a professional who can eliminate the possibility of irregularities in these processes, in order to achieve victory in the bidding process.
Representation in matters related to public service examinations.
Another area of practice for administrative lawyers is in processes involving public tenders.
A candidate's position is not always guaranteed by achieving the required score; sometimes, even after passing, the right to appointment is uncertain.
It is in these situations that the work of this professional is fundamental to guaranteeing the rights of those who, in some way, are being prevented by the State from holding a public office.
Representation in administrative fine appeals.
Now, in the State's extra-contractual relations, where the individual is subject to its imperative nature, the administrative lawyer acts to challenge arbitrary administrative acts committed against the individual.
For example, when an individual is harmed due to an undue or arbitrary fine imposed by the State, it is the administrative lawyer who can assist them in lawsuits seeking compensation and actions to annul that act.
How much does an administrative lawyer earn?
Recent data from CAGED (General Registry of Employed and Unemployed Workers) indicates that the minimum wage for an administrative lawyer in 2021 is R$ 4.993,37 and the average salary is R$ 5.471,00 in the Brazilian job market.
As previously mentioned, administrative lawyers can work in both the public and private sectors. However, data from CAGED (General Register of Employed and Unemployed Workers) indicates that the salary of a tenured administrative lawyer is approximately 10% lower than the salary of an administrative lawyer working in the private sector.
Certainly, other factors such as stability, working hours, and career advancement should also be taken into account in this comparison.
Conclusion
In short, although it is not the most common area of law practice, it cannot be denied that Administrative Law offers several niches for professionals who wish to work in this field.
Indeed, administrative law practice has become increasingly profitable, mainly because it does not represent a saturated market.
Finally, another advantage of this area of practice is the non-purely contentious dynamic it offers to lawyers, whose services may be requested in both judicial and extrajudicial contexts.
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