271111 BARRISTER

Occupation Overview:

Barrister belongs to the occupation unit group of 2711 BARRISTERS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a barrister must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Key Tasks:

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

Specialisations:

Queen’s Counsel
Senior Counsel

Skills Assessment Authority:

The skills assessment authority for the occupation of Barrister is the legal admissions authority of a state or territory.

UNIT GROUP 2711 BARRISTERS

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.

Tasks Include:

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

Occupation:

271111 Barrister

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271111 BARRISTER