Elements and Performance Criteria
- Undertake adequate preparation to represent the organisation in court or tribunal
- Demonstrate correct knowledge of the different types of court or tribunal and relevant procedures and etiquette
- Follow appropriate court or tribunal preparation procedures and format in line with organisation requirements
- Ensure negotiations with the client occur prior to court or tribunal appearance
- Ensure liaison with, and appropriate briefing of, solicitor occurs prior to court or tribunal appearance where appropriate
- Where appropriate, ensure appropriate briefing is provided by legal team of the organisation
- Access and organise appropriate files and relevant paper work prior to court or tribunal appearance
- Check appropriate files and relevant paper work and update for accuracy prior to court or tribunal appearance
- Deliver relevant and appropriate legal notice/s with adequate time allowed prior to court or tribunal appearance
- Follow appropriate processes and organisation policies for successful representation of the organisation in court or tribunal
- Observe appropriate dress and grooming codes
- Demonstrate knowledge of and observe appropriate court or tribunal etiquette
- Allocate adequate time for court or tribunal appearance
- Undertake additional briefing with solicitor if necessary and appropriate
- Maintain personal composure and professional attitude
- Ensure relevant paperwork, files and documentation are up to date, errors corrected and well organised
- Answer questions and present facts clearly, concisely, confidently and accurately
- Maintain effective negotiations and briefing with the client and the solicitor throughout the court or tribunal process, if appropriate
- Carry out appropriate procedures for reporting, debriefing and follow up actions from court appearance or tribunal hearing
- Prepare accurate records, reporting and file updates, as required and resulting from the court appearance or tribunal hearing
- Undertake appropriate debriefing with colleagues, supervisor and solicitor
- Follow procedures for ensuring follow up action/s arising from court or tribunal appearance
- Establish a process for monitoring the action following the court or tribunal appearance
- Determine whether the organisation can lodge an application for a hearing
- Follow procedures and protocol of the hearing
- Understand and follow processes, procedures and protocols required in order to lodge an application
- Prepare recommendation to proceed to a hearing
- Complete necessary administrative duties and lodge an application
- Notify appropriate persons/organisations of any intention to withdraw/adjourn/relist case
- Carry out procedures within time limits, if applicable
- Prepare submission seeking to evict
- Lodge application for Warrant of Possession with Sheriff; arrange officer's attendance at eviction and organise removalist van if necessary
- Understand and follow eviction proceedings
- Follow appropriate steps after a legal order has been given
- Prepare case for presentation at hearing
- Use the procedure for resolving specific issues