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OSCA 2024 · 171332 · Skill level 2

Legal Practice Manager: OSCA 171332

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Legal Practice Manager is OSCA 2024 code 171332. It corresponds to ANZSCO 512299 Practice Managers nec (in part), which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 171332

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a legal practice manager does

Organises and controls the functions and resources of a legal practice, such as administrative systems and practice personnel.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assigns tasks and responsibilities to legal support team members based on their skill and workload
  • Monitors performance of legal practice staff and provides feedback and training
  • Oversees the legal case loads and assignments of Legal Professionals, paralegals and administrative support staff, ensuring deadlines are met
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry specific regulations and best practices
  • Develops and maintains communication processes to ensure clients are provided updates on their relevant cases
  • Maintains the confidentiality and data security standards for client information and sensitive legal documentation
  • Reviews and maintains legal documentation

Questions

OSCA 171332: common questions

What is the OSCA code for legal practice manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 171332 (Legal Practice Manager), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 171332?
ANZSCO 512299 Practice Managers nec (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Legal Practice Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 512299 Practice Managers nec is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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