BSBLEG422 — Maintain a file in a legal services environment

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36 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Initiate preliminary file activities

1.1Obtain details of the legal matter from the client according to instructions and organisational policies and procedures
1.2Develop a quote in line with organisation’s fee structure and forward it to instructing legal practitioner for approval, where applicable
1.3Identify terms of engagement with instructing legal practitioner and confirm expectations are agreed upon and documented
1.4Complete and record results of conflicts of interest check
1.5Prepare initial file documentation

2 Open file

2.1Locate, access and extract relevant information for initiating files according to organisational policies and procedures
2.2Select and brief support staff to assist on file, in consultation with designated individual
2.3Forward confirmation of instructions, details of those working on the file, a summary of work to be performed and associated timelines to client on behalf of instructing legal practitioner
2.4Plan work in conjunction with designated individual and allocate resources

3 Contact other persons about the file

3.1Communicate with relevant parties and document outcomes
3.2Update file notes detailing activities, actions and outcomes and record time

4 Undertake legal process according to plan

4.1Maintain information flow to relevant parties on progress of matter
4.2Immediately refer issues or problems outside own range of responsibility to designated individual for resolution
4.3Confirm enough money is left in the trust account and contact instructing legal practitioner to facilitate the transfer of additional funds, where applicable
4.4Support development of a progress report

5 Facilitate file administration and closure

5.1Reconcile final costing and prepare invoice, where applicable
5.2Arrange meeting with relevant personnel to review final relevant documentation in order to facilitate sign-off before forwarding to client
5.3Update and complete file notes
5.4Confirm final accounting and resolve outstanding disbursements
5.5Close and archive file according to policies and procedures of the firm

Performance evidence

maintain at least four files in a legal services environment.
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

Knowledge evidence

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

Foundation skills

Reading: Reviews text from both hard copy and online sources to identify correct procedures and processes, to maintain information flow and to obtain specific information relevant to the current client and/or file
Writing: Uses correct terminology, grammatical structures, spelling and organisational style guides to prepare documentation Uses clear and detailed language and paraphrasing techniques to accurately transcribe events
Oral Communication: Uses effective questioning and listening techniques to clarify needs and to obtain information from others Relates information obtained, progress made and requirements using clear and concise language appropriate to the audience and environment
Numeracy: Extracts and evaluates numerical information and using a calculator or relevant software applies basic arithmetic functions, fractions and percentages to calculate billable hours, prepare invoices, monitor trust accounts and finalise disbursements
Initiative and enterprise: Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Teamwork: Selects the appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role
Planning and organising: Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, determining when to allocate work to team members Makes routine decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision- making processes for more complex and non-routine situations
Technology: Uses familiar digital technologies and systems to access information, enter and store data, present information and communicate with others

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