Description
Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
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Specializations
- Queen’s Counsel
- Senior Counsel (Aus)
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 2711 Barristers
Description
plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.
Tasks
- 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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).