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Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice

Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG308
State Code
AUH63
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist others within a legal practice to organise a legal schedule.It applies to individuals who work under supervision to arrange appointments and other activities based on court dates and required legislative timeframes. In this role, individuals apply a broad range of administrative competencies in a legal office work environment, using some discretion and judgement. They provide support to legal practitioners and may provide technical advice and support to a team.This unit underpins all units of competency in the Legal Services stream.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Record file-related critical dates and times
  • 1.1 Identify file-related deadlines
  • 1.2 Record file-related deadlines according to a firm’s policies and procedures
2. Make and record appointments on behalf of designated person
  • 2.1 Establish and clarify priorities of designated person/s
  • 2.2 Ensure timelines for achievement of priorities are agreed and documented/recorded
  • 2.3 Arrange and/or rearrange appointments to a time or date which is more convenient for parties involved
3. Assist designated person/s to prepare for critical dates
  • 3.1 Check records daily for upcoming appointments and commitments
  • 3.2 Remind designated person/s of critical file dates
  • 3.3 Prepare and distribute information meeting legislative requirements to designated person/s prior to critical dates
  • 3.4 Monitor timelines regularly in consultation with designated person
4. Follow up outcomes of meetings or other activities
  • 4.1 Plan and organise appropriate follow-up actions and activities in conjunction with designated person and relevant parties
  • 4.2 Update file notes according to a firm’s policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0816 BSBLEG308A Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF87 BSBLEG315 Assist in planning activities in a legal services environment Unit of competency