281131 Barrister

Registration or licensing is required.

• King's Counsel
• Senior Counsel

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Receives briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from solicitors, other specialist legal professionals, and clients
• Provides advice and written opinions on points of law
• Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
• Draws up pleadings, affidavits, and other court documents
• Researches statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
• Outlines the facts to the court, calls and questions witnesses, and makes addresses to the court to argue a client's case
• May draw up or settle documents