271111 BARRISTER
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)
Indicative Skill Level: 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.
Tasks Include:
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Receiving written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients
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Providing advice and written opinions on points of law
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Conferring with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings
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Drawing up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents
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Researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
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Outlining the facts to the court, calling and questioning witnesses, and making addresses to the court to argue a client’s case
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Providing opinion on complex legal issues
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May draw up or settle documents