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271111 · ANZSCO 2021

Barrister

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals
Assessing authority
a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory

Classification

Major group
2Professionals
Unit group
2711Barristers

Description

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

Specialisations

  • Queen's Counsel
  • Senior Counsel

Unit group

2711 · Barristers

Description

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

Skill level

Australia

In Australia and New Zealand: 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.

New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand: 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.

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • 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

Occupations in this unit group

  • 271111BarristerCurrent occupation

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