Descriptions
Pleads cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals. Registration or licensing is required.
Job Description
- 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
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types
Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Shortages
| Year | AUS | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2024 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2023 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2022 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | S | NS | NS | NS |
| 2021 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
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NS-No ShortageR
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M-Metropolitan ShortageInvitation Score
O Not Invited