Occupation

281331 Solicitor

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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281331 Solicitor

Provides legal advice, prepares legal documents, conducts negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law, and pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and tribunals.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation

  • In-house Solicitor

ANZSCO skill level

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

Main tasks

  • Interviews clients to determine the nature of cases and recommends appropriate legal action
  • Prepares cases by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and giving notice of court actions
  • Represents clients in civil, criminal, and industrial courts and tribunals
  • Prepares and critically reviews legal documents between parties
  • Prepares wills
  • Provides advice on family, company, commercial, and property law, as well as partnerships and trusts
  • May act as trustee or guardian
  • May act as executor of clients' wills