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271311 · ANZSCO V1.3

Solicitor

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
2713Solicitors

Description

Provides legal advice, prepares and drafts legal documents, and conducts negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law. Registration or licensing is required.

Unit group

2713 · Solicitors

Description

UNIT GROUP 2713 SOLICITORS SOLICITORS provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law.

Skill level

Australia

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

  • interviewing clients to determine the nature of problems, and recommending and undertaking appropriate legal action
  • preparing cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and giving notice of court actions
  • representing clients in court
  • managing conveyancing and other property matters by preparing contracts of sale, mortgage documents, lease documents and other documents relating to the transfer of land and buildings
  • preparing and critically reviewing contracts between parties
  • preparing wills
  • providing advice on family law, company law, partnerships, commercial law and trusts
  • may act as trustee or guardian
  • may act as executor of clients' wills

Occupations in this unit group

  • 271311SolicitorCurrent occupation

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