Justice occupations

Barristers

A barrister is a type of lawyer who gives specialist advice and represents people in court. They are different from a solicitor, who is the first contact for clients and deliver a broader range of legal services. People usually don’t have a barrister without also having a solicitor.

Community corrections officers

Community Corrections Officers supervise people who have been released from prison on parole, probation or home detention, who have been charged with an offence and released on supervised bail. They are the person’s main point of contact and case manager.

Criminologists

Criminologists study crime and criminals. They do research and analysis that is used in decision-making in the criminal justice system.

Detectives

Detectives are specialist police officers who investigate crimes. This can include working with victims and their families and with witnesses and suspects.

Drug detection officers

Drug Detection Officers search people or property for illegal drugs using detection dogs or technology.

Fines enforcement staff

Fines enforcement is when the government takes money or property from people who have not paid their fines, such as from their bank account, wages or by taking and selling their property. Fine enforcement staff can include people like enforcement officers, who can take and sell property and can also take payment or discuss payment options, as well as staff such as those working on phone lines.

Judges

Judges (including Justices and Magistrates) run court proceedings (criminal and civil) and decide cases (other than jury trials) and sentencing.

Court officers

Court officers look after the daily operations of courtrooms and registries. They work with the members of the public visiting courts and with people working in courts. Their role can include handling administration, managing jurors and supporting them through court processes, managing witnesses, and assisting with courtroom safety.

Law clerks and paralegals

Law clerks and paralegals help lawyers with clerical and administrative work and some legal research. This can include tasks like drafting letters, dealing with enquiries, filing court documents, and preparing for and attending court and other proceedings (e.g. mediations).

Prison officers

Prison officers supervise and control inmates in prisons and other correctional facilities.

Solicitors

A solicitor is a type of lawyer who gives legal advice in one or more areas of law and performs other legal services like drafting contract. They deal with most legal matters and may represent clients in court, but for big or complex court cases they will get help from a barrister.

People who work in youth detention

People who supervise, control and support inmates in youth detention.

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