Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:29 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:29 AM AWST
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Work in a legal services environment
Work in a legal services environment
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG311
BSBLEG311
State Code
OCF50
OCF50
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUK41 | BSBLEG301 | Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks | Unit of competency |
| AUI16 | BSBLEG306 | Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice | Unit of competency |
| AUJ25 | BSBLEG305 | Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFR0 | BSB30320 | Certificate III in Legal Services | Qualification |