BSB50110 Diploma of Legal Services

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BSB50110 Diploma of Legal Services

Modification History

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Description

Descriptor

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan and carry out work in a legal context in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the different jurisdictions.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

executive assistant

legal services support officer

paralegal

senior legal secretary.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Pathways into the qualification

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

after achieving BSB40110 Certificate lV in Legal Services or other relevant qualifications in addition to competency in BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

OR

providing evidence of the completion of all units of competency required for BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services as well as evidence of competency in BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

OR

with vocational experience in a range of settings without a formal business qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving BSB50110 Diploma of Legal Services, candidates may undertake a range of advanced diploma qualifications.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	attending court and presenting information communicating outcomes to clients in a clear and simple manner communicating with internal and external clients in formal meetings requiring excellent interviewing, presentation and negotiating skills creating complex reports from research and analysis of a wide range of information
Teamwork	identifying and utilising team member strengths mentoring as required working closely with legal practitioners and others to research, collect, collate and present information
Problem-solving	applying financial skills for costing complex files, invoicing and maintaining trust accounts interpreting court rulings using discretion and judgement while working within codes of conduct working under supervision to resolve issues with clients and responding to changing situations
Initiative and enterprise	being creative and providing innovative solutions to complex issues responding to new and changing circumstances to ensure accurate and timely advice
Planning and organising	arranging meetings and allocating resources to ensure organisational requirements are met collecting, collating and analysing information using appropriate workplace systems planning for contingencies and strategising to meet client needs preparing detailed documentation
Self-management	keeping paperwork up-to-date and organising information according to organisational and legal requirements managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies understanding limits of own responsibility
Learning	mentoring others to develop skills and knowledge required in a legal practice responding positively to learning opportunities and managing own education
Technology	selecting and using: business technology, such as email, websites, voice mail, audio cassettes, computers and software online services to communicate, research and report

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules Total number of units = 10 4 core units plus 6 elective units 4 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements BSBCMM501A Develop and nurture relationships BSBLED503A Maintain and enhance professional practice BSBRES502A Research legal information using secondary sources Elective units BSBLEG510A Apply legal principles in family law matters BSBLEG511A Apply legal principles in criminal law matters BSBLEG512A Apply legal principles in property law matters BSBLEG513A Apply legal principles in corporation law matters BSBLEG514A Assist with civil procedure BSBLEG515A Apply legal principles in wills and probate matters BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Packaging Rules