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ANZSCO 271311Skill Level 1

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

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

Legal admissions aut

Legal admissions authority of a state or territory

Eligible Visas

11

visa subclasses

Skilled Lists

2

active lists

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

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

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

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Closely Related Field

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Documents Checklist

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Assessing Authority

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Legal admissions authority of a state or territory

Legal admissions aut

Skills Assessment Requirements

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