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599112: Legal Executive

Skill Level 2| Assessing Authority: VETASSESS

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Visa Type	Eligibility	*^Caveats**	Legislative Instrument	MLTSSL	STSOL	ROL
Visa Subclass 189 Skilled Independent			LIN 19/051
Visa Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated			LIN 19/051
Visa Subclass 491 State/Territory nominated			LIN 19/051
Visa Subclass 491 Family Sponsored			LIN 19/051
Visa Subclass 485 Graduate Work			LIN 19/051
Visa Subclass 482 TSS: Medium & Short term			LIN 19/048
Visa Subclass 482 Labour Agreement - DAMA
Visa Subclass 186 ENS: TRT & DE			LIN 19/049
Visa Subclass 187 RSMS: TRT			LIN 19/047
Visa Subclass 494 SESR: Employer Sponsored			LIN 19/219, LIN 19/260
Visa Subclass 407 Training: Enhance skills			LIN 19/050

^*Caveats / Applicable circumstances:

No conditions apply

State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Nomination		Visa Subclass 190	Visa Subclass 491	List
ACT	Australian Capital Territory
NSW	New South Wales
NT	Northern Territory
QLD	Queensland ('Offshore' list)
SA	South Australia
TAS	Tasmania Category 1
VIC	Victoria
WA	Western Australia (General stream)

	Occupation MAY be eligible. Limitations and specific State requirements such as higher English, relevant work experience, suitable employment offer, etc. may apply.
	Occupation in the 'Supplementary Skilled List', 'Special Conditions Apply' or 'Currently not available for state nomination'
	Occupation NOT on relevant 'State Occupation List', or 'Closed' status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements
	Occupation MAY be eligible for 190 nomination under specific circumstances
	Occupation MAY NOT be eligible

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DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

Occupation NOT in any DAMA list.
599112: Legal Executive

Major Group: 5 - Clerical and Administrative Workers | Sub-Major Group: 59 - Other Clerical and Administrative Workers | Minor Group: 599 - Miscellaneous Clerical and Administrative Workers | Unit Group: 5991 - Conveyancers and Legal Executives
Description
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
Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

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.
- Assessing Authority
  
  VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
  http://www.vetassess.com.au/
  [email protected]
Unit Group 5991: Conveyancers and Legal Executives
Description
Act for and on behalf of clients in the areas of property transfer, company and business law, trusts, wills, probate and litigation.
Indicative 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:
NZQF 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
- Other occupations in this Unit Group
  - 599111: Conveyancer
- Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
  
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VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
	http://www.vetassess.com.au/
	[email protected]

Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/1220.0