Manage legal case files

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Y/506/1938
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

All Assessment Criteria must be met and assessed in line with Skills CFA Assessment Strategy.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the management of legal case files.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the administrative requirements of the different legal areas being administered.

  • 1.2

    Explain the scope and limits of their own responsibilities and authority.

  • 1.3

    Explain the requirements of the duty of confidentiality.

  • 1.4

    Describe the structure, format and contents of a case file.

  • 1.5

    Explain how to validate information when managing a legal case file.

  • 1.6

    Explain the requirements of processing appeals.

  • 1.7

    Explain the potential consequences of not meeting internal and external deadlines when managing a legal case file.

2

Be able to manage case files.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Plan the management of a case file to meet deadlines.

  • 2.2

    Identify the location of required documents and materials.

  • 2.3

    Take action to ensure the file contains accurate and up-to-date information, documents and materials and is secure.

  • 2.4

    Take action to ensure court bundles are prepared correctly.

  • 2.5

    Generate correspondence and documents that conform with the requirements of house style and legal and procedural requirements.

  • 2.6

    Submit documents on time.

  • 2.7

    Process and record the hearing outcomes in accordance with organisational and procedural requirements.

  • 2.8

    Close and archive files in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements.

  • 2.9

    Keep fee-earners informed of actions taken, progress, developments and problems.

  • 2.10

    Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, and legal and ethical requirements when managing case files.