Barrister – ANZSCO 271111

Description

Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

Specialisations

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Skills Assessment Authority: A legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

Description

plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Tasks

receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients
providing advice and written opinions on points of law
conferring with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
drawing up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client’s case
providing opinion on complex legal issues
may draw up or settle documents

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Occupations in this Group

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