Law Clerk
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 52Executive and Legal Assistants and Secretaries
- Unit group
- 5212Court and Legal Assistants
Description
Performs specialised clerical work associated with legal practice and law courts.
Alternative titles
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
Unit group
5212 · Court and Legal AssistantsDescription
Provide administrative and operational support to Legal Professionals by performing clerical work associated with the functions of courts, legal practices and the administration of trusts and estates.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/52/521/5212
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.