271311 SOLICITOR
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.
Skill Level: 1
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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Interviewing clients to determine the nature of problems, and recommending and undertaking appropriate legal action
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Preparing cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and giving notice of court actions
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Representing clients in court
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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
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Preparing and critically reviewing contracts between parties
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Preparing wills
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Providing advice on family law, company law, partnerships, commercial law and trusts
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May act as trustee or guardian
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May act as executor of clients’ wills