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OSCA 2024 · 281234 · Skill level 1

Judge's Associate: OSCA 281234

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

Judge's Associate is OSCA 2024 code 281234. It corresponds to ANZSCO 599214 Law Clerk (in part), which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 281234

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

The job

What a judge's associate does

Supports a Judge by undertaking research and administrative tasks, maintaining records of proceedings in court, and liaising with legal parties and the public.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Undertakes administrative tasks on behalf of a Judge
  • Conducts research and prepares briefs for a Judge
  • Drafts court orders, judgments and other legal documents under a Judge's direction
  • Maintains records of court proceedings and case files
  • Assists in the preparation of legal arguments and opinions
  • Liaises with legal practitioners, members of the media, and parties involved in court cases

Questions

OSCA 281234: common questions

What is the OSCA code for judge's associate?
The OSCA 2024 code is 281234 (Judge's Associate), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 281234?
ANZSCO 599214 Law Clerk (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Judge's Associate on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 599214 Law Clerk 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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