Occupation Description

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include: -

• interviews clients to determine the nature of problems and recommends or undertakes appropriate legal action
• prepares cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and giving notice of court actions
• represents clients in court
• manages conveyancing and other property matters by preparing contracts of sale, mortgage documents, lease documents and other documents relating to the purchase of land or buildings
• prepares and critically reviews contracts between parties
• prepare wills
• provides advice on family law, company law, partnerships, commercial law and trusts
• may act as trustee or guardian
• may act as executor of client's wills