Judicial And Other Legal Professionals

Judicial And Other Legal Professionals hear legal and other matters in courts and tribunals; interpret, analyse, administer and provide advice on the law; and draft legislation.

Most occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• 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

Occupations:

• Judge 
• Magistrate 
• Tribunal Member 
• Intellectual Property Lawyer
• Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec

Judge

Presides over civil and criminal proceedings in a court of law.

Specialisations:

• District Court Judge 
• Family Court Justice 
• High Court Justice 
• Supreme Court Judge 
• Youth Court Judge (NZ)

Magistrate

Hears criminal matters to determine whether defendants will be committed for trial and adjudicates minor criminal offences without a jury.

Specialisations:

• Children's Court Magistrate 
• Industrial Court Magistrate 
• Licensing Court Magistrate

Tribunal Member

Hears industrial, administrative or other disputes to assist in resolving differences and to arbitrate on issues.

Specialisations:

• Administrative Appeals Tribunal Member 
• Industrial Relations Commissioner 
• Waitangi Tribunal Member (NZ)

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Provides legal advice, prepares and drafts legal documents, and conducts negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with protecting intellectual capital, utilising patent law, copyright law and licensing. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Patent Attorney
• Trade Mark Attorney

Judicial And Other Legal Professionals Nec

This occupation group covers Judicial and Other Legal Professionals not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this group include:

• Family Court Registrar (Aus) 
• Family Law Mediator
• Judicial Registrar (Aus) 
• Legal Researcher
• Legal Officer 
• Parliamentary Counsel