No industry or occupational award covers a qualified lawyer working in a law firm, or in an in-house legal department.

They’re also not covered by the Miscellaneous Award because it doesn’t cover professional employees.

Award free employees are entitled to the national minimum wage and the National Employment Standards.

Legal Services Award

The Legal Services Award can cover the following employees working in the legal industry:

• legal clerical and administrative employees
• law clerks
• law graduates.

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