Lawyer or Solicitor

Law

ANZSCO ID 2713

Solicitors provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law.

A bachelor degree in law is needed to work as a Solicitor. Many workers have a postgraduate qualification.

Registration or licencing may be required.

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
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Interviewing clients to determine the nature of problems, and recommending and undertaking appropriate legal action
Preparing cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and giving notice of court actions
Representing clients in court
Managing conveyancing and other property matters by preparing contracts of sale, mortgage documents, lease documents and other documents relating to the transfer of land and buildings
Preparing and critically reviewing contracts between parties
Preparing wills
Providing advice on family law, company law, partnerships, commercial law and trusts
May act as trustee or guardian
May act as executor of clients' wills

21% Growth

83% Full-time Share

$1,528 Avg Pay/Wk

89,300 Workers

39 years Avg Age

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