Legal Services

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Legal Secretary

A Legal Secretary performs administrative tasks in the legal industry, including preparing documents, coordinating meetings, and managing records.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Paralegal

Paralegals assist legal professionals by preparing court materials, conducting research, managing paperwork, and communicating with clients and witnesses.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant collaborates with legal professionals, preparing documents, assisting clients, conducting research, and managing administrative tasks.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Law Clerk

A Law Clerk supports legal professionals by preparing documents, conducting research, organising clients, and managing administrative tasks accurately.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Investigator

An Investigator examines fraud, compliance, and criminal cases by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports while ensuring legal compliance.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Legal Administrator

A Legal Administrator handles admin duties, including document prep, financial tasks, and teamwork, ensuring accuracy and managing multiple tasks.

Avg yearly income $72,540
Skill level Beginner

Legal Researcher

A Legal Researcher analyses legal information to support legal professionals, gathering case law and preparing detailed reports for informed decision-making.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Mediator

Mediators facilitate negotiations between disputing parties to reach agreements, requiring strong communication and neutrality skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Court Officer

Court Officers manage court proceedings, handling tasks like opening sessions and liaising with legal professionals, requiring strong organisation and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Court Support Worker

A Court Support Worker helps individuals navigate the legal system, providing emotional support and resources during court proceedings.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Advanced

Prosecutor

A Prosecutor manages legal cases against individuals in court, collaborating with authorities to prepare and present evidence effectively.

Avg yearly income $122,980
Skill level Advanced

Magistrate

A Magistrate oversees lower court cases, manages legal procedures, assesses evidence, imposes sentences, and ensures fair trials for minor offences.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Legal Advocate

Legal Advocates assist clients in understanding their rights within the Australian justice system by preparing documents, conducting research, and providing legal advice on social justice issues.

Avg yearly income $99,840
Skill level Advanced

Migration Agent

A Migration Agent guides clients through the migration application process, advising on laws and visas while managing paperwork and communications.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Immigration Consultant

Immigration Consultants advise individuals on migrating to Australia, preparing visa applications and guiding them through legal processes.

Avg yearly income $85,020
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Lawyer

An Environmental Lawyer specialises in laws protecting the environment, focusing on compliance, litigation, and policy advocacy for clients.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in legal services

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services
On Campus, Online
12 months
$6,780 - $9,900
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Researcher Compliance Officer Paralegal
Legal Assistant Contract Administrator Legal Administrator Law Clerk
+ 4 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Researcher Compliance Officer Paralegal Legal Assistant Contract Administrator Legal Administrator Law Clerk + 4 more
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Paralegal
Claims Officer Law Clerk
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Paralegal Claims Officer Law Clerk + 2 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Coordinator
Investigator Government Investigator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator Government Investigator + 2 more
CPP30619

Certificate III in Investigative Services
Online
16 months
$1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Private Investigator Security Officer
Intelligence Officer Criminal Investigator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Private Investigator Security Officer Intelligence Officer Criminal Investigator + 2 more
BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$4,464
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Law Clerk Legal Administrator Paralegal
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Law Clerk Legal Administrator Paralegal Legal Secretary Legal Assistant + 2 more
CHC81015

Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
Online
18 months
from $6,400
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Therapist Mediator Trauma Counsellor
Relationship Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Family Counsellor
+ 3 more
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Therapist Mediator Trauma Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Family Counsellor + 3 more
CHC81115

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
Online
12 months
$11,345
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.
Mediator Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor
Relationship Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
+ 2 more
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.
Mediator Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner + 2 more
PSP50416

Diploma of Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Service Officer Investigator Compliance Analyst
Compliance Officer Government Agent Government Investigator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Service Officer Investigator Compliance Analyst Compliance Officer Government Agent Government Investigator + 3 more
FNS30420

Certificate III in Mercantile Agents
Online
12 months
$2,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Collections Officer Paralegal
Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Collections Officer Paralegal Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Investigator + 4 more
BSB60220

Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 36 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conveyancer Legal Assistant Settlements Officer
Property Administrator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conveyancer Legal Assistant Settlements Officer Property Administrator + 1 more
22594VIC

Diploma of Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,371
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Correctional Officer Prison Officer
Community Corrections Officer Youth Justice Officer Legal Assistant Probation Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Correctional Officer Prison Officer Community Corrections Officer Youth Justice Officer Legal Assistant Probation Officer + 4 more

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Journalist Sports Journalist Sports Broadcaster
Critic Arts Writer Music Journalist Media Advisor Content Editor Media Lawyer Publishing Coordinator Foreign Correspondent News Reporter Commentator Newsreader Presenter Reporter Radio Presenter Arts Journalist Fiction Writer Entertainment Journalist Editor Multimedia Writer Broadcaster Digital Editor Book Editor Editorial Assistant Radio Broadcaster Journalist Content Writer
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
Probation Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Officer Legal Advocate
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator Probation Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Officer Legal Advocate + 4 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Advocate Parole Officer Correctional Officer
Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer Criminal Investigator Criminal Defence Lawyer Chief of Police
+ 7 more

Juris Doctor
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $137,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lawyer Family Lawyer In House Lawyer
Judge Property Lawyer Litigation Lawyer Legal Aid Lawyer Criminal Defense Lawyer International Lawyer Medical Malpractice Lawyer Legal Consultant In House Counsel Taxation Lawyer Human Rights Lawyer Public Prosecutor Patent Attorney Government Lawyer Community Lawyer Parliamentary Counsel
+ 16 more

Bachelor of Laws
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $136,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Lawyer Foreign Service Officer Compliance Manager
Policy Manager Senior Policy Officer Patent Attorney Taxation Lawyer Arbitrator Media Lawyer Magistrate Environmental Lawyer Intellectual Property Lawyer Criminal Defence Lawyer Government Agent Human Rights Officer Commercial Lawyer International Lawyer Criminal Defense Lawyer Legal Aid Lawyer Litigation Lawyer Legal Advocate Property Lawyer Employment Lawyer Policymaker Mediator Legal Advisor In House Lawyer Prosecutor Family Lawyer Solicitor Lawyer Migration Agent Council Member
+ 30 more
10972NAT

Diploma of Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 months
$4,999 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Public Servant
Court Support Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker + 1 more
10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,090
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Support Worker Public Servant Court Officer
Correctional Officer Prison Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Support Worker Public Servant Court Officer Correctional Officer Prison Officer + 2 more
22565VIC

Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Paralegal Conveyancer
Lawyer Solicitor Law Clerk Intellectual Property Lawyer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Paralegal Conveyancer Lawyer Solicitor Law Clerk Intellectual Property Lawyer + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Court Support Worker Criminal Defence Lawyer
Detective Criminologist Court Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Court Support Worker Criminal Defence Lawyer Detective Criminologist Court Officer + 3 more
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Related study areas

Conveyancing

Acquire specialised skills in property transactions and document preparation, essential for a successful career in conveyancing.

Career opportunities Conveyancer

Legal Secretary

Specialise in diverse legal fields, develop skills in legal services and administration, and prepare for roles in law firms and courts.

Career opportunities Legal Receptionist Legal Secretary

Paralegal

Make a significant impact in law as a paralegal, developing skills in research, documentation, and various legal fields.

Career opportunities Paralegal Legal Assistant

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