Lawcovernotes March 2019

It is also critical that if the solicitor on the record is ill, on leave, or otherwise not able to access their email that someone else is authorised to access their email and respond. Delegation Having a central delegate to assist with the Online Court process is a good way to manage the work load, however be aware that in the Local and District Courts, it is the solicitor on the record in each matter who will be taken to have affirmed knowledge of the communication submitted to the court. Diary systems Implementing a daily checking process of your Online Court dashboard is essential in any legal practice. This will ensure that all upcoming dates are noted and diarised so that there are no outstanding requests. Remember, in the majority of cases, a failure to adhere to Online Court procedure will be treated as a non-appearance. Take your time As with all new systems and technology, you should anticipate the occasional glitch. Allow yourself time to familiarise and adjust to the Online Court. This will help to minimise the risk of missing correspondence and dates and will ensure that communications are reviewed and acted upon promptly. For more information regarding the On l i ne Cour t v i s i t the Department of Justice . Note: eCourtroom in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court is used for matters such as: Ex parte applications for substituted service in bankruptcy proceedings, applications for examination summonses and giving of directions and other orders in general federal law matters. Jennifer Baker Claims Solicitor 7.