Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice

Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG306
State Code
AUI16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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 maintain time records and enter disbursements incurred.It applies to individuals who work under supervision and apply a broad range of administrative competencies in a legal office work environment, using some discretion and judgement. In this role, individuals provide services to support 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 fee-earner time
  • 1.1 Access timesheets submitted by fee-earners
  • 1.2 Organise self or other to enter time recording into accounting system against relevant client or client matter file, or other relevant codes such as training and marketing
  • 1.3 Note irregularities and/or uncertainties and follow standard resolution procedures or alert designated person as appropriate
  • 1.4 Make entries within agreed timelines
2. Enter disbursements incurred
  • 2.1 Record details of disbursements accurately against relevant client or client master file according to a firm’s policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Note irregularities and/or uncertainties and ensure standard resolution procedures are followed, or alert designated person as appropriate
  • 2.3 Allocate file/master number to all relevant documentation and file appropriately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0815 BSBLEG306A Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF50 BSBLEG311 Work in a legal services environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AVQ6 BSB31015 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) Qualification