Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Descriptor: An entry level lawyer who practises in the area of employment and industrial relations should be able to advise clients on the relevant law and procedures, represent clients in negotiations and initiate and respond to applications in relevant State and Federal courts and tribunals. Sch. 3 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Element Performance criteria The lawyer has competently: 1 Assessing the identified the relevant merits of the assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the dispute and dispute according to the relevant law. identify the identified all of resolving the dispute, dispute having regard to the client's circumstances. resolution alternatives 2 Advising client advised the client of means to avoid a dispute, where appropriate. on procedures advised the client of available to strengthen the client's position. 3 Commencing explored all opportunities for a negotiated negotiations settlement, subject to the client's instructions. represented the client effectively at any negotiations. 4 Initiating and identified the appropriate jurisdiction. responding to proceedings
Employment and Industrial Relations Practice Descriptor: An entry level lawyer who practises in the area of employment and industrial relations should be able to advise clients on the relevant law and procedures, represent clients in negotiations and initiate and respond to applications in relevant State and Federal courts and tribunals. Sch. 3 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Element Performance criteria The lawyer has competently: 1 Assessing the merits of the dispute and identify the dispute resolution alternatives identified the relevant assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the dispute according to the relevant law. identified all of resolving the dispute, having regard to the client's circumstances. 2 Advising client on procedures advised the client of means to avoid a dispute, where appropriate. advised the client of available to strengthen the client's position. 3 Commencing negotiations explored all opportunities for a negotiated settlement, subject to the client's instructions. represented the client effectively at any negotiations. 4 Initiating and responding to proceedings identified the appropriate jurisdiction.
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