Interviews clients to determine the nature of problems, and recommends and 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 transfer of land and buildings; prepares and critically reviews contracts between parties; prepares wills; provides advice on family law, company law, partnerships, commercial law and trusts; may act as trustee or guardian; may act as executor of clients' wills.

• Works indoors in offices, meeting rooms and court buildings. Employed by private or public sector organisations and law firms.
• Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated and clean, well maintained office workspaces.

• Sedentary physical demand.
• Sits in offices, meeting rooms and courtrooms.
• Occasionally stands, walks and moves around to meet with clients, other lawyers, other employees and support staff.
• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant feature of the job.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using a computer or writing.
• Frequent use of hand-held objects, material and equipment including writing instruments, telephones, dictaphones, court and legal files, reference books and on line information.
• Occasional driving in cars may be required if travelling to clients or courts.
• Occasional to frequent use and operation of office machines including computers, printers, scanners and faxes is required.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with legal, research, advocacy, representation, information gathering and interpretation, analytical, evaluation, presentation, communication, interpersonal, writing, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required
• Registration or licensing is required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.