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Assist with court procedure

Assist with court procedure

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG532
State Code
OCE83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2020
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in court procedure contexts and processes of litigation.The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision and apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.Its application in the workplace is determined by the job role of the individual and legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess matter in dispute
  • 1.1 Identify task requirements
  • 1.2 Liaise with designated individual about the matter in dispute
  • 1.3 Prepare relevant costing documents
  • 1.4 Identify and consider options to litigation
2. Prepare and assist in litigation proceedings
  • 2.1 Determine steps prior to litigation
  • 2.2 Obtain and prepare relevant documentation for designated person according to policies and procedures of the firm
3. Assist with interlocutory process
  • 3.1 Identify purpose of discovery and associated legal obligations
  • 3.2 Undertake administrative tasks associated with discovery process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUJ08 BSBLEG514 Assist with civil procedure Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFR3 BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services Qualification