BSBLEG422 - Maintain a file in a legal services environment

Unit code: BSBLEG422 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours
50
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a file under the instruction of a designated individual.The unit applies to individuals who apply well established, sound theoretical knowledge in the provision of administrative support in a legal services environment.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* maintain at least four files in a legal services environment.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
* document and file information according to organisational policies, procedures and legal requirements, and within agreed timeframes
* apply financial systems and procedures of the organisation according to legal requirements and within agreed timeframes.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* scope of role and responsibilities, and obligation to refer matters to supervisor
* organisational policies and procedures relating to the following:
* quotation and invoicing
* privacy and confidentiality
* use of company property
* duty of care
* legal terminology applicable to performance evidence including that specific to area of law
* archiving procedures and appropriate file retention periods
* relevant legal processes and required documentation.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate IV in Legal Services
BSB40620 | Certificate iv | Duration:
Diploma of Paralegal Services
BSB50720 | Diploma | Duration:

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