The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

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

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

• King's Counsel
• Senior Counsel

• 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

Solicitors are excluded from this unit group. Solicitors are included in Occupation 281331 Solicitor.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Conducts intake interviews with clients to gather information about their dispute
• Assesses the suitability of clients for family dispute resolution
• Facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to help them reach agreements
• Provides information and education to clients about their rights and responsibilities
• Refers clients to other support services as needed, such as counselling or legal advice
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of client interactions and agreements reached

Registration or licensing is required.

• Patent Attorney
• Trade Mark Attorney

• Provides legal advice to clients on matters related to intellectual property
• Prepares and drafts legal documents such as patent applications, copyright registrations and licensing agreements
• Conducts negotiations on behalf of clients to protect their intellectual property
• Advises clients on the enforcement of their intellectual property rights
• Assists clients in resolving intellectual property disputes through mediation, arbitration or litigation
• Provides guidance to clients on the commercialisation and monetisation of their intellectual property
• Researches and analyses intellectual property laws and regulations

• District Court Judge
• Supreme Court Judge

• Reviews legal documents and evidence presented in court
• Listens to arguments from both prosecution and defence
• Interprets and applies laws and regulations to make decisions
• Presides over criminal cases in which the guilt of defendants is determined, and delivers judgments and opinions
• Resolves disputes and issues rulings in civil cases
• Sentences convicted individuals and decides appropriate penalties
• Provides guidance to juries and instructs them on legal matters
• Ensures that court proceedings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner
• Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom

• Undertakes administrative tasks on behalf of a Judge
• Conducts research and prepares briefs for a Judge
• Drafts court orders, judgments and other legal documents under a Judge's direction
• Maintains records of court proceedings and case files
• Assists in the preparation of legal arguments and opinions
• Liaises with legal practitioners, members of the media, and parties involved in court cases

• Conducts hearings to determine whether defendants should be committed for trial
• Presides over minor civil and criminal proceedings without a jury
• Reviews evidence presented by prosecution and defence
• Examines witnesses and defendants
• Makes decisions on guilt based on evidence and legal principles
• Sentences defendants convicted of minor criminal offences
• Awards damages in civil matters
• Ensures that defendants' rights are protected during the legal process
• Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom
• Prepares written judgments and decisions

Registration or licensing is required.

• Immigration Consultant
• Migration Consultant

• Conducts research and provides immigration advice and assistance to clients
• Prepares and lodges immigration, citizenship and visa applications
• May represent clients at tribunals and before administrative bodies
• Liaises with Legal Professionals in relation to judicial matters

• Prepares and presents cases on behalf of the prosecution in lower courts, such as local and magistrates courts
• Prepares legal documents such as briefs of evidence, statements and subpoenas
• Examines and cross-examines witnesses in court
• Presents arguments and evidence to the court
• Advises police officers on legal matters and provides guidance on the preparation of cases

• Conducts hearings and listens to arguments and evidence presented by parties involved in disputes
• Interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations and policies to make decisions on disputes
• Reviews and analyses evidence and legal arguments to determine the merits of each case
• Conducts research and gathers information to support decision-making
• Facilitates and mediates negotiations between parties to encourage settlement
• Writes and delivers decisions and rulings on disputes
• Exercises arbitral powers if resolution is not achieved or seems improbable through conciliation

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Conciliator
• Judicial Registrar
• Law Interpretation Officer
• Legal Officer
• Legal Researcher
• Mediator
• Parliamentary Counsel
• Tribunal Officer
• Youth Justice Convenor

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

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

Registration or licensing is required.

• In-house Solicitor

• 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