This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide paralegal support in criminal law matters.It includes planning and preparing for the provision of support in criminal law, documenting and researching case histories, and assisting instructing legal officer to prepare for criminal law matters. It also includes assisting instructing legal officer to prepare for trial or service discipline proceedings, and conducting pre- and post-trial/tribunal administration.This unit applies to Defence personnel who are required to provide paralegal support services.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit work mostly independently while part of a team, and perform routine and complex tasks. They work with limited supervision, with identified approval authorities. They apply solutions to a variety of predictable and complex problems, in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.