Barrister - ANZSCO 271111

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Description
Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level 1

Specialisations
Queen's Counsel
Senior Counsel (Aus)

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Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
2521-11 Barrister

Group: 2711 Barristers

Description
plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Tasks
receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients
providing advice and written opinions on points of law
conferring with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
drawing up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client's case
providing opinion on complex legal issues
may draw up or settle documents

Skill Level
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.