Barristers

Barristers plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

**Tasks include:**

- 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