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OSCA 281232Updated 2026-01-29
Intellectual Property Lawyer
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 271214OSCA 281232
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 158k
Weekly earnings: AUD 3040
Salary range: AUD 142k-AUD 174k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
36.4%
VIC
35.5%
NSW
14.1%
QLD
Education mix
70.9%
Post graduate
25.7%
bachelor degree
1.1%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Intellectual Property Lawyers provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with protecting intellectual capital, utilising patent law, copyright law and licensing.
What you do
- • Receives written information in the form of briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from solicitors, other specialist legal professionals and clients.
- • Provides advice and written opinions on points of intellectual property law.
- • Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (70.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Confers with clients and witnesses in preparation for court proceedings.
- • Draws up pleadings, affidavits and other court documents.
- • Interviews clients to determine the nature of problems, then recommends and undertakes appropriate legal action.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 3040
Annual median: AUD 158k
Range: AUD 142k-AUD 174k