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Evidence Guide: BSBLEG305A - Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks

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BSBLEG305A - Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Use appropriate legal terminology in written and oral communication with internal and external parties

  1. Use appropriate legal terminology in both written and oral communication with internal and external parties
  2. Spell and pronounce legal terminology correctly and use in appropriate context when completing work tasks
Use appropriate legal terminology in both written and oral communication with internal and external parties

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Spell and pronounce legal terminology correctly and use in appropriate context when completing work tasks

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Extend understanding of legal terminology

  1. Identify gaps in knowledge and seek clarification through appropriate source or designated person
  2. Identify and use abbreviations for commonly used legal terms and associated processes where appropriate
  3. Ensure questions relating to legal terminology can be answered and terms defined
Identify gaps in knowledge and seek clarification through appropriate source or designated person

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Identify and use abbreviations for commonly used legal terms and associated processes where appropriate

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Ensure questions relating to legal terminology can be answered and terms defined

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 following is essential:

proactively applying research and communication skills to increase own knowledge of legal terminology

consistently seeking clarification from appropriate person/source of information when instructions are unclear or to locate missing information

competently carrying out instructions containing commonly used legal terminology and abbreviations

accurately identifying and communicating the legal and financial consequences of misusing legal terminology

using simple, non-legal language to explain legal terminology and processes to others

using legal terminology appropriate to the situation when completing delegated administrative tasks.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

wherever possible the context is a real or simulated workplace

access to workplace manuals and reference materials such as company policy, procedural manuals and checklists

access to list of relevant sources of documentation and sample forms

access to background information on courts, their jurisdiction and behavioural requirements

access to appropriate technology such as computers with relevant software

access to appropriate texts and access to person's with expert knowledge such as legal practitioners

access to appropriate legislation and regulations relevant to common legal matters, such as that accessible via:

http://www.law.gov.au

http://www.ag.gov.au

http://www.austlii.edu.au/

http://www.australia.gov.au/states-territories

http://www.act.gov.au

http://www.nsw.gov.au

http://www.nt.gov.au

http://www.qld.gov.au

http://www.sa.gov.au

http://www.tas.gov.au

http://www.vic.gov.au

http://www.wa.gov.au

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

demonstration of techniques in a workplace or simulated environment

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

observation of presentations

questioning (oral or written)

review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment

review of testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers

tests of knowledge on relevant legislation, rules, regulations, codes of practice and research resources.

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBLEG301A Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks

other legal services administration or general administration units.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to accurately pronounce legal terminology; follow oral, sequenced instructions involving legal terminology ; and apply strategies to confirm, repair or clarify understanding of terms and context

literacy skills to read and interpret legal documents; understand and use vocabulary for a specific purpose; and follow written, sequenced instructions involving legal terminology

research skills to clarify intended meaning and legal context of instructions or legal terminology; and increase own knowledge of legal terminology.

Required knowledge

scope of legal practitioner/support role and own responsibilities and obligations to provide legal advice, complete or sign off on legal work and/or appear in court as described by relevant jurisdiction(s)

firm's policies and procedures

accepted codes of conduct including those relating to:

privacy and confidentiality

use of company property

duty of care

ethical behaviour

non-discriminatory practice

conflict of interest

compliance with reasonable direction

overview knowledge of relevant; court processes, current legislation, legal processes and required documentation

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Commonly used legal terminology may relate to:

courts and tribunals

legal documentation

legal personnel

legal procedures

legislation and regulations.

Commonly used legal terminology may vary according to:

a particular legal procedure

legal setting eg. community legal work, Crown Solicitor's Office

the area of law

the jurisdiction.

Work tasks may include:

contacting external parties

drafting letters in response to queries

filing

maintenance/update of clients' files, eg. file notes, certificates, results of public search, correspondence with a barrister

organising payments

preparing accounts

preparing court documentation

producing office memos

taking and forwarding messages

typing legal practitioner's notes.

Clarification regarding commonly used legal terminology may be sought from:

designated person/s

glossary of commonly use legal terminology and processes

legal dictionary

relevant handbook eg. Legal Secretary's Handbook.

Designated person may include:

lawyer

legal practice manager

partner

supervisor

work colleague.

The area of law may include:

commercial law

corporate law

criminal law

family law

industrial relations

litigation

property law

tax law

wills and probate

other areas of law not included in this listing