Legal Professionals (ANZSCO 271) play a crucial role in providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, conducting negotiations, and representing clients in courts and tribunals in Australia. They are responsible for interpreting, analyzing, administering, and reviewing the law to ensure fair and just outcomes.

Indicative Skill Level:

Legal Professionals in Australia and New Zealand are typically required to have a bachelor's degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). This level of skill ensures that they possess the necessary knowledge and expertise to handle complex legal matters.

Tasks Include:

• Receiving written information and verbal instructions regarding legal cases
• Conducting research on relevant statutes and previous court decisions
• Providing advice and written opinions on points of law
• Interviewing clients and recommending appropriate legal action
• Preparing cases for court by conducting investigations, researching, arranging witnesses, and giving notice of court actions
• Representing clients in court, presenting facts, questioning witnesses, and making addresses to argue a client's case
• Presiding over judicial proceedings and pronouncing judgments in courts of law
• Acting individually or as members of administrative and industrial tribunals to resolve disputes

Subcategories

Within the field of Legal Professionals, there are several subcategories:

• 2711 Barristers: Barristers specialize in presenting cases in court and providing legal opinions.
• 2712 Judicial and Other Legal Professionals: This category includes judges, magistrates, tribunal members, and other legal professionals involved in the administration of justice.
• 2713 Solicitors: Solicitors provide legal advice, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in lower courts and tribunals.

Legal Professionals are an essential part of the Australian legal system, ensuring access to justice and upholding the rule of law. Their expertise and dedication contribute to the fair resolution of legal matters and the protection of individual rights.