Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

BARRISTERS plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

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:

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.

Occupation:

271111 Barrister