This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain information from a client within a Defence legal environment. This includes understanding Defence military law and the impact on disciplinary law and administrative law issues.

It includes preparing background material, obtaining information from a client and finalising the matter according to legal office instructions.

This unit applies to Defence personnel who are required to provide paralegal support services.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Persons undertaking this unit work independently and as part of a team, and perform routine tasks. They work with direct supervision and apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.