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Law, Ture

Law jobs involve providing legal advice, preparing and writing legal documents, negotiating on behalf of clients and explaining, analysing and managing laws.

You might

read briefs and instructions about legal cases
provide advice and opinions on law
interview clients and recommend appropriate legal action
prepare cases for court
represent clients in court
resolve legal disputes

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Ngā huatau aramahi,

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Conveyancer

Kaitirotiro taitara

Pay

$66K to $83K yearly

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training

Conveyancers manage the legal process of transferring ownership of real estate from one person or entity to another.

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Coroner

Kaitirotiro tūpāpaku

Pay

$345K to $365K yearly

You'll need

10 to 12 years of training

Coroners are experienced lawyers who investigate unexpected, suspicious or violent deaths to establish a cause. They may order autopsies, hold inquiries, or make recommendations.

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Dispute resolution professional

Ngaio whakatau tautohe

Pay

$68K to $99K yearly

You'll need

0 to 4 years of training

Dispute resolution professionals help people and workplaces resolve conflict, legal disputes and claims.

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Judge

Kaiwhakawā

Pay

$449K to $559K yearly

You'll need

11 years of training

Judges oversee trials and legal proceedings in court and make decisions on matters of law in criminal and civil cases.

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Judge's clerk

Kaiāwhina kaiwhakawā

Pay

$70K to $88K yearly

You'll need

4 years of training

Judge's clerks assist judges in court with research and writing legal documents.

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Lawyer

Rōia

Pay

$83K to $209K yearly

You'll need

4 to 5 years of training

Lawyers advise and represent clients in legal matters. They also do research, prepare legal documents and defend clients in criminal or civil court proceedings.

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Legal executive

Āpiha mahi ture

Pay

$62K to $90K yearly

You'll need

2 years of training

Legal executives research and prepare cases for lawyers, file legal documents and may provide legal advice.

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Legal secretary

Hēkeretari ture

Pay

$54K to $77K yearly

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training

Legal secretaries prepare and file legal documents and correspondence. They may assist with legal research.

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Mediator

Kaitakawaenga

Pay

$64K to $110K yearly

You'll need

0 to 4 years of training

Mediators help resolve conflict and disputes between people through negotiation and discussion outside of the court system.

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Patent attorney

Rōia mana waihanga

Pay

$72K to $198K yearly

You'll need

6 to 8 years of training

Patent attorneys legally protect intellectual property like inventions, logos and names. They obtain patents, trademarks and copyrights, and represent clients in court.

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