Barrister

Description

Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Description

Plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Tasks include

• 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