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ANZSCO 599112Updated 2026-01-29
Legal Executive
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 71k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1360
Salary range: AUD 64k-AUD 78k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
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State distribution
40.9%
NSW
22.7%
QLD
20.4%
VIC
Education mix
34.2%
year 12
30.2%
bachelor degree
9.9%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Legal Executives act 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.
What you do
- • Interviews clients to determine the nature of issues, and receives written information concerning cases from legal professionals and clients.
- • Confers with clients and potential witnesses and draws up statements and proposed affidavits in preparation for court proceedings.
- • Maintains legal files.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 12 (34.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists legal professionals to prepare cases for court by conducting investigations, undertaking research, arranging witness preparation and attendance, and preparing and filing court documents.
- • Confers with clients and potential witnesses and draws up statements and proposed affidavits in preparation for court proceedings.
- • Interviews clients to determine the nature of issues, and receives written information concerning cases from legal professionals and clients.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1360
Annual median: AUD 71k
Range: AUD 64k-AUD 78k