Group
Occupation
521234 Law Clerk
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
521234 Law Clerk
Performs specialised clerical work associated with legal practice and law courts.
Alternative titles
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Assists lawyers to prepare legal documents and correspondence
- Conducts legal research and gathers relevant information for cases
- Organises and maintains legal files and documents
- Drafts and proofreads legal documents, such as contracts and agreements
- Assists in the preparation of court documents, filings, trial materials, and exhibits
- Communicates with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters