Lawyer, Rōia
Also known as
- Solicitor, barrister, legal counsel, attorney, patent attorney, prosecutor, defence lawyer
- , Rōia Kōti
Lawyers advise and represent clients in legal matters. They also do research, prepare legal documents and defend clients in criminal or civil court proceedings.
Duration
2:43 mins
Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$85K to $215K
Most common
$383K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
4-5 years
Lawyers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices and courts
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be organised, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- give legal advice to clients
- prepare for court cases
- represent clients in court
- draft legal documents
- review contracts and agreements
- research legal cases
- resolve disputes through discussion
- negotiate settlement terms and amounts for clients
- manage client relationships
Enterprising
Investigative
Creative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a lawyer.
You need
- a Bachelor of Laws
- to pass the Professional Legal Studies course
- a certificate of completion from the New Zealand Council of Legal Education
- a certificate of character from the New Zealand Law Society
- to be admitted to the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand
- a practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
New Zealand Law Society
Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 472 78 37
registry@lawsociety.org.nz
https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
Path FinderTiro Whetū,
Discover the steps to this career idea.
Loading job ads
Path FinderTiro Whetū,
Discover the steps to this career idea.
Other career ideas in LawĒtahi atu huatau aramahi i Ture,
Showing career ideas 1-6 of 9