Required skills

communication skills to

provide clear instructions to others

clarify explore and build on ideas in discussions

question others

literacy skills to

read and critically evaluate intricate legal documents

use legal vocabulary and grammatical structures to achieve precise meaning

draft edit and proofread reports

numeracy skills to

collate documents

accurately record documents

analyse and present statistical data

analytical skills to evaluate legal data and information

Required knowledge

scope of own role andresponsibilities and obligations to refer to supervisor matters in relation to legal advice completion or signoff on legal work as described by relevant jurisdictions

organisations policies and procedures relating to accessing and using legal information

accepted codes of conduct including those relating to

privacy and confidentiality

use of company property

duty of care

ethical behaviour

nondiscriminatory practice

conflict of interest

compliance with reasonable direction

format for presenting written and oral reports and appendices

legal terminology

sources of legal data and information

relevant court processes current legislation legal processes and required documentation

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

conduct effective research using secondary sources according to identified information requirements and organisations policy procedures and legislative requirements

draft documents in appropriate formats and language according to the requirements of the request and within agreed timelines

regularly and effectively communicate with designated person and relevant others regarding all activities actions and outcomes

apply knowledge of relevant court processes current legislation legal processes and required documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

an actual workplace or simulated environment

appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to common legal matters

workplace manuals and reference materials such as company policies procedural manuals checklists documentation and sample forms

background information on courts their jurisdiction and behavioural requirements

appropriate technology such as computers with relevant software

appropriate texts and people with expert knowledge such as legal practitioners

secondary research sources for legal matters

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

assessment of examples of research reports that have used secondary sources

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of role plays

review of research proposal or brief and plan

evaluation of timelines assigned to tasks

review of draft document

review of executive summary

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of sources of legal data and information

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Designated person may include:

Resources and technical requirements may include access to:

Sources of legal data and information may include:

Appropriate language may include:

Organisation's policies and procedures may include:

Appendices may include:

Report may include: