Draft the proposed directions for the first listing of a civil damages claim
Key facts
- Human involvement
- RedLawyer-led
- How AI is used
- From the practice note the lawyer names, list the orders usually made at the first listing and the time by which proposed orders must be sent. The tool does not write the orders that are filed.
- What the lawyer must review
- The lawyer writes the proposed orders and signs any that are agreed.
- Send them in the form, and by the time, the practice note requires.
- Make sure the practitioner who attends knows the issues and the timetable.
- Check the list. Some proceedings are outside the note.
Open a jurisdiction version of this task to see which instruments apply: NSWVICQLD
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Supporting preparation only. From the practice note the lawyer names, list the orders usually made at the first listing and the time by which proposed orders must be sent. The tool does not write the orders that are filed. The tool writes nothing into the document. Substantive advice, judgement and any restricted content remain with the responsible human. |
| Lawyer | Perform the substantive analysis and decisions. Independently check any permitted supporting work and approve the exact output for its intended use. |
Checklist
- Read the current orders before proposing new ones.
- If the note does not hold a first directions hearing, do not invent one.
- Email proposed orders in the format the note requires, and copy every party.
- State whether alternative dispute resolution is sought, where the note asks for that.
Sources
- Supreme Court of NSW, Practice Note SC CL 1 · 2026-10-23
- District Court of NSW, Civil Practice Note 16 · 2026-10-23
- Supreme Court of Queensland, Practice Direction 9 of 2023 · 2026-10-23
- Supreme Court of Victoria, Practice Note SC CL 3, paragraph 6.1 · 2026-10-23
- County Court of Victoria, Common Law Division Practice Note, paragraphs 22.4 and 22.5 · 2026-10-23
These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.