Careers in Legal

Lawyers

Legal

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Judicial Law Clerks

Legal

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Legal

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Legal

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Legal

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Legal

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Legal

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Legal Support Workers, All Other

Legal

All legal support workers not listed separately.

No requirement is specified