Taking comprehensive and detailed instructions from your client
Identifying your client’s objectives – legal and non-legal
Providing your client with a preliminary oral advice
Entering into a cost’s agreement with your client
Carrying out preliminary investigations and gathering evidence
Prepare a Chronology of Facts
Identify the Legal issues in dispute
Refer to legislation and case law sourced from Lexis Nexis, Austlii etc.
Observing obligations under any relevant legislation such as the Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth) (CDRA)
Providing your client with appropriate written advice
Prepare a Letter of Demand
Prepare a Statement of Claim
Preparing an Affidavit
Other Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to listen and understand the key issues
Professional
Empathetic
Outcome Focused
Strong on Business Development and networking
Expertise that backs the Skills
Reviewed files and prepared letters of advice relating to Wills & Estates, Commercial Lease disputes and Bank fraud (ETF).
Introduced a new family law client to the firm. Identified the client’s objectives and entered into a cost’s agreement with the client. Carried out preliminary investigations and gathering evidence including a summary of Assets and Liabilities. Prepared the Chronology of facts . Wrote to the husband advising that we are representing the wife.