271311 SOLICITOR

271311 SOLICITOR

Occupation Overview:

Solicitor belongs to the occupation unit group of 2713 SOLICITORS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a solicitor 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:

Provides legal advice, prepares and drafts legal documents, and conducts negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law. Registration or licensing is required.

Skills Assessment Authority:

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

UNIT GROUP 2713 SOLICITORS

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:

  • 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

Occupation:

271311 Solicitor

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