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 5991 CONVEYANCERS AND LEGAL EXECUTIVES

CONVEYANCERS AND LEGAL EXECUTIVES act for and on behalf of clients in the areas of property transfer, company and business law, trusts, wills, probate and litigation.

Skill Level: 
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. 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:

  • preparing, examining and advising on contracts of sale for properties and businesses
  • carrying out title searches and contacting government authorities to find out if any planned development, illegal building work and disputes could affect properties and businesses
  • preparing, examining and advising on mortgage documentation
  • negotiating the terms and conditions of, and exchanging, contracts of sale, paying deposits, arranging payment of stamp duty, checking for outstanding arrears and land tax obligations, and calculating adjustments for council and water rates
  • interviewing clients to determine the nature of issues, and receiving written information concerning cases from Legal Professionals and clients
  • conferring with clients and potential witnesses and drawing up statements and proposed affidavits in preparation for court proceedings
  • maintaining legal files
  • preparing, analysing and interpreting a variety of legal documents
  • assisting Legal Professionals to prepare cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and preparing and filing court documents
  • may supervise Law Clerks and Legal Secretaries and take responsibility for their work

Related Occupations:

  • 599111 Conveyancer
  • 599112 Legal Executive

599111 CONVEYANCER

Alternative Title: Settlement Agent

Acts for and on behalf of clients in the area of property and business transfers. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 2

 

599112 LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Acts for and on behalf of clients in the areas of property transfer, company and business law, trusts, wills, probate and litigation under the general supervision of a Barrister or Solicitor. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 2

 

5992 COURT AND LEGAL CLERKS

COURT AND LEGAL CLERKS provide administrative and operational support to Legal Professionals by performing clerical work associated with the functions of courts, legal practices and the administration of trusts and estates.

Legal Secretaries, Court Reporters and Legal Executives are excluded from this unit group. Legal Secretaries are included in Unit Group 5212 Secretaries. Court Reporters are included in Unit Group 5321 Keyboard Operators, in Occupation 532112 Machine Shorthand Reporter. Legal Executives are included in Unit Group 5991 Conveyancers and Legal Executives.

Skill Level: 3
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks:

  • listing actions for hearing and processing documentation for court actions
  • documenting details of court proceedings, actions and decisions
  • enforcing the law as an officer of the court by executing court orders such as eviction notices
  • serving legal orders and documents such as summonses and subpoenas
  • organising jury and witness lists, and summonsing and swearing in juries and witnesses
  • maintaining order in court and hearing rooms and adjacent areas
  • assisting Solicitors in areas of conveyancing, contracts, common law, probate and other legal practice matters
  • satisfying statutory requirements, establishing beneficial entitlements and distributing assets
  • maintaining probate and trust files, investing trust funds and administering accounts

Related Occupations:

  • 599211 Clerk of Court
  • 599212 Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ)
  • 599213 Court Orderly (Aus) / Court Registry Officer (NZ)
  • 599214 Law Clerk
  • 599215 Trust Officer

599211 CLERK OF COURT

Administers court registry services and performs administrative functions in support of Judges and Magistrates.

Skill Level: 3


599212 COURT BAILIFF OR SHERIFF (AUS) / COURT COLLECTIONS OFFICER (NZ)

Implements court orders and serves legal orders and summonses as an officer of the court.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

  • Sheriff's Officer (Aus)

 

599213 COURT ORDERLY (AUS) / COURT REGISTRY OFFICER (NZ

Alternative Titles:

  • Court Attendant
  • Court Officer

Provides operational support to a court or registry.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

  • Court Usher

 

599214 LAW CLERK

Alternative Title: Legal Clerk

Performs specialised clerical work associated with legal practice and law courts.

Skill Level: 3


599215 TRUST OFFICER

Alternative Title: Trust Clerk

Administers trusts, estates and settlements on behalf of beneficiaries.

Skill Level: 3

 

5993 DEBT COLLECTORS

DEBT COLLECTORS collect consumer, commercial, insurance and other forms of debt for clients, make arrangements to settle overdue accounts, formalise payment arrangements and follow up until accounts are fully paid.

Skill Level: 4
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand: 

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. 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:

  • liaising with clients, credit staff, accounts receivable departments, process servers, Private Investigators, Barristers and Solicitors to find solutions to payment problems
  • identifying, locating and notifying debtors of overdue accounts in writing, by telephoning and in person, and arranging for payments to be made
  • tracing addresses of debtors who have moved
  • arranging new repayment plans for debtors having difficulties making existing repayments
  • referring debtors' disputes to creditors
  • issuing instructions for the commencement of legal action and enforcement to recover money
  • arranging for money and goods collected to be transferred to creditors' possession, and preparing statements of account for creditors
  • recording amounts collected and noting any further action required
  • complying with debt collection guidelines and relevant legislation

Related  Occupation:

  • 599311 Debt Collector

 

599311 DEBT COLLECTOR

Alternative Titles:

  • Debt Recovery Officer
  • Mercantile Agent (Aus)

Collects consumer, commercial, insurance and other forms of debt for clients, makes arrangements to settle overdue accounts, formalises payment arrangements and follows up until accounts are fully paid. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

  • Collection Agent
  • Collection Officer
  • Repossession Agent

 

5994 HUMAN RESOURCE CLERKS

HUMAN RESOURCE CLERKS maintain and update personnel records such as information on transfers and promotions, employee leave taken and accumulated, salaries, superannuation and taxation, qualifications and training.

Skill Level: 4

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks:

  • updating information on leave taken and accumulated, employment history, salaries, superannuation and taxation, qualifications and training
  • raising records for newly appointed workers and checking records for completeness
  • processing applications for employment and promotions and advising applicants of results
  • receiving and answering inquiries about employment entitlements and conditions
  • sending out announcements of job openings and job examinations
  • issuing job application forms
  • compiling data from personnel records and preparing reports
  • storing and retrieving personnel records and files on request

Related Occupation:

  • 599411 Human Resource Clerk

 

599411 HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK

Alternative Titles:

  • Employment Office Clerk
  • Human Resources Records Clerk
  • Personnel Records Clerk
  • Maintains and updates personnel records such as information on transfers and promotions, employee leave taken and accumulated, salaries, superannuation and taxation, qualifications and training.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

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  • Roster Clerk
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