Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFDPL018 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage and analyse a legal matter file

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFDPL018 - Manage and analyse a legal matter file
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Initiate preliminary file activities
  • Liaise with legal officer to discuss new legal matter file, and to plan and prioritise preliminary work
       
Element: Obtain details of legal matter from client in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Clarify matter with legal officer and client, and document agreed mutual expectations
       
Element: Prepare initial file documentation in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Carry out conflict of interest test
  • Carry out conflict of interest check in accordance with organisational and legal procedures
       
Element: Record on preliminary file notes results of conflict of interest check and discuss and resolve any areas of potential conflict with legal officer
       
Element: Open legal matter file
  • Locate, access and extract relevant information for initiating files in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Select and brief support staff to assist, in consultation with legal officer, as required
       
Element: Forward to client, on behalf of legal officer, confirmation of instructions, details of those working on the matter, a summary of work to be performed and associated timelines, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Plan work, assign staff and allocate resources to matter in conjunction with legal officer
       
Element: Obtain, prepare and submit relevant background information and submit documents to legal officer for checking
       
Element: Conduct research to identify and review relevant legislation and cases
       
Element: Outline relevant legal requirements clearly to client and answer within the scope of the paralegal's responsibility or refer questions to legal officer for follow-up
       
Element: Record progress of matter in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Contact stakeholders about the legal matter file
  • Contact stakeholders and obtain supporting information, as required
       
Element: Update file notes detailing all activities, actions and outcomes in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Facilitate legal matter file administration and closure
  • Package and disseminate file notes in accordance with organisational and legal procedures
       
Element: Close and archive file in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Liaise with legal officer to discuss new legal matter file, and to plan and prioritise preliminary work 
 
 
 
Carry out conflict of interest check in accordance with organisational and legal procedures 
 
Locate, access and extract relevant information for initiating files in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
Plan work, assign staff and allocate resources to matter in conjunction with legal officer 
 
 
 
 
Contact stakeholders and obtain supporting information, as required 
 
Package and disseminate file notes in accordance with organisational and legal procedures 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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