Legal Professionals
Minor Group
ANZSCO CODE - 271

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning legal cases
• researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
• providing advice and written opinions on points of law
• interviewing clients, and recommending and undertaking appropriate legal action
• preparing cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witnesses, and giving notice of court actions
• representing clients in court, outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client’s case
• presiding over judicial proceedings and pronouncing judgments in courts of law
• acting individually and as members of administrative and industrial tribunals to resolve disputes