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
BSBCMM402A Implement effective communication strategies
BSBCOM406A Conduct work within a compliance framework
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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