Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a legal services environment including accessing legal information, drafting documents with assistance and seeking feedback on work performance.
The unit applies to those who support administrative legal work under supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Technical Skills – Legal Services
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work |
1.1 Identify task requirements 1.2 Identify scope of own responsibility in relation to task 1.3 Access information from client file or legislation or precedents according to task requirements |
2. Undertake work according to task requirements |
2.1 Communicate with clients using legal terminology 2.2 Assist in drafting documents according to task requirements 2.3 Organise despatch of documents 2.4 Document activities and actions according to organisational policies and procedures |
3. Review work |
3.1 Self-check document for improvement according to legislative, ethical and organisational requirements 3.2 Seek feedback from supervisor on document and court conduct 3.3 Implement feedback into work behaviour or process |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Learning |
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Numeracy |
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Oral communication |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Teamwork |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit. Supersedes but is not equivalent to:
- BSBLEG301 Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks
- BSBLEG305 Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks
- BSBLEG306 Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10