Legal Services Award [MA000116]

Who the Legal Award covers

The Legal Award covers employers in the legal services industry and their employees who fit within the classifications of the award.

The legal services industry means employers who provide legal and legal support services.

Examples of employees covered by the Legal Award includes:

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

The Legal Award also covers labour hire businesses and their employees who are placed with an organisation within the legal services industry.

Check the award for full information on who is covered and the classification descriptions.

Source reference: Legal Services Award [MA000116] clauses 2, 4 and schedule A.

Who the Legal Award doesn't cover

Qualified lawyers are not covered by the Legal Award.

The following employers are not covered by the Legal Award:

  • community legal centres
  • aboriginal legal services
  • employers who aren't primarily in the legal services industry.

Check the award for full information on coverage and classifications.

Source reference: Legal Services Award [MA000116] clauses 2, 4 and schedule A.

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