Certificate IV in Legal Services

This qualification reflects the role of 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.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

legal assistant

legal secretary

legal support officer

assistant paralegal.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12

8 core unitsplus

4 elective units

The 4elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units

add topic BSBCMM402A Implement effective communication strategies

add topic BSBCOM406A Conduct work within a compliance framework

add topic BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework

add topic BSBLEG414A Establish and maintain a file in legal services

add topic BSBLEG418A Produce complex legal documents

add topic BSBLEG415A Apply the principles of contract law

add topic BSBLEG416A Apply the principles of the law of torts

add topic BSBRES404A Research legal information using primary sources

Elective units

add topic BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation

add topic BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment

add topic BSBLEG403B Maintain trust accounts

add topic BSBLEG417A Apply the principles of evidence law

add topic BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Entry requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    Pathways into the qualification

    Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

    after achieving BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or other relevant qualifications

    OR

    providing evidence of the completion of all units of competency required for BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or other relevant qualifications; with evidence of competency in BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy being mandatory

    OR

    with some vocational experience working in a range of business settings in support roles without a formal qualification.

    Pathways from the qualification

    After achieving BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services, candidates may undertake:

    BSB50110 Diploma of Legal Services or a range of other qualifications at diploma level.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

communicating ideas and arguments logically and discretely

communicating with legal practitioners and clients

using clear, sequential instructions and strategies to confirm and clarify understanding

using legal terminology, and reading and interpreting legal documents

Teamwork

promoting teamwork and providing assistance to co-workers

working under the instruction of a legal practitioner

Problem-solving

identifying gaps, irregularities and uncertainties in information and following standard resolution procedures

using discretion and judgement, and working within codes of conduct

Initiative and enterprise

researching and locating information

suggesting improvements, and designing and structuring documents

Planning and organising

arranging documents and exhibits to support litigators

keeping paperwork up-to-date and organising information

planning and prioritising work

Self-management

conducting business according to organisational goals, values and standards

following confidentiality, security and discretion procedures

working within accepted codes of conduct, resolving conflicts of interest and behaving with honesty and integrity

working within own scope of responsibility

Learning

extending understanding of legal terminology

giving instructions to others that are clear and have adequate explanation

identifying and addressing own additional skill requirements

Technology

selecting and using:

business technology, such as email, websites, voice mail, audio cassettes, computers and software

online services to communicate, research and report