Solicitor Jobs in 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.

• 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