Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec (271299)
VETASSESSSkill Level 1STSOL
Description
This occupation group covers Judicial and Other Legal Professionals not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Researching statutes and previous court decisions relevant to cases
Conducting trials and hearings
Calling and questioning witnesses
Hearing and evaluating arguments and evidence in civil and criminal summary matters
Deciding penalties and sentences within statutory limits, such as fines, bonds and detention, awarding damages in civil matters, and issuing court orders
Exercising arbitral powers if resolution is not achieved or seems improbable through conciliation
Preparing settlement memoranda and obtaining signatures of parties
Advising government of legal, constitutional and parliamentary matters and drafting bills and attending committee meetings during consideration of bills
Preparing advice on matters associated with intellectual property rights
Advising clients and agents on legal and technical matters
Alternative Titles
• Family Court Registrar
• Family Law Mediator
• Judicial Registrar
• Legal Officer
• Legal Researcher
• Parliamentary Counsel
Assessment Documents
Qualifications
Employment references
CV
Passport
English test
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