Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out administrative tasks within criminal law frameworks.
It applies to individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide support in a range of legal service settings. They apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Its application in the workplace is determined by the job role of the individual and legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify laws related to criminal law | 1.1 Source legislation, regulations and policies relevant to criminal law 1.2 Interpret key legal principles as they apply to criminal law matters |
2. Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of criminal law | 2.1 Identify different criminal matters, defences, types of hearings, criminal jurisdictions and types of courts and explain relationships between them 2.2 Receive calls from client or police and communicate details of client charge and bail status to legal practitioner |
3. Draft and process documents involved in criminal law matters | 3.1 Prepare letters and other documents for legal practitioner for review and sign-off according to organisation's policies and procedures 3.2 Determine types of costs in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements for costing legal services 3.3 Ensure documents are despatched according to instructions 3.4 Facilitate liaison and communication between the parties 3.5 Maintain files, noting critical dates and reminders |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Gathers, interprets and analyses complex textual information from a range of sources and identifies relevant and key information |
Writing | 2.1, 3.1, 3.4 | Uses clear, accurate and relevant language to organise, liaise, record and update information and complete workplace documentation according to organisation’s protocols |
Oral Communication | 2.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Provides clear explanations using language and features appropriate to the audience Employs listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Numeracy | 3.2 | Interprets numerical information and makes mathematical calculations to determine legal services costs |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 3.1, 3.2 | Takes full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements |
Interact with others | 2.2, 3.1, 3.4 | Selects the appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role |
Get the work done | 1.1, 2.1, 3.1-3.3, 3.5 | Plans, prioritises and completes complex tasks according to organisational and legal requirements |
Sectors
Administration – Legal Services Administration