281331 Solicitor

Role overview

Provides legal advice, prepares legal documents, conducts negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law, and pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and tribunals.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• Interviews clients to determine the nature of cases and recommends appropriate legal action
• Prepares cases by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and giving notice of court actions
• Represents clients in civil, criminal and industrial courts and tribunals
• Prepares and critically reviews legal documents between parties
• Prepares wills
• Provides advice on family, company, commercial and property law, as well as partnerships and trusts
• May act as trustee or guardian
• May act as executor of clients' wills

Skill level guidance

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How to use this occupation page

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