Law Clerk

Law

ANZSCO ID 599214

Summary

Law Clerks perform specialised clerical work associated with legal practice and law courts.

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Law Clerk. Although some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in legal or paralegal services or a university degree in law.

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Writing - Communicating clearly with others through written word
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively

Key tasks

Assists solicitors in areas of conveyancing, contracts, common law, probate and other legal practice matters.

Facts about this occupation

10.2% Growth

60% Full-time Share

$1,242 Avg Pay/Wk

8,100 Workers

30 years Avg Age

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