Legal
Litigation & Dispute Resolution skills assessment
Litigators turn facts and law into persuasive outcomes for clients. This scorecard covers case analysis, drafting, procedure, advocacy and negotiation so firms can develop lawyers consistently and fairly.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Litigation & Dispute Resolution skills you can score
These are the default Litigation & Dispute Resolution skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Case Analysis and Strategy
Assesses strengths, risks and options early and builds a clear strategy for the matter.
Legal Research
Finds and applies the relevant authorities accurately, efficiently and with proper citation.
Pleadings and Court Documents
Drafts clear, correct pleadings, affidavits and submissions that meet court rules.
Evidence and Discovery Management
Manages documents, disclosure and witness evidence in an organised, compliant way.
Court Procedure Knowledge
Understands rules, deadlines and practice directions and avoids procedural errors.
Advocacy and Oral Presentation
Presents arguments clearly, concisely and persuasively before courts and tribunals.
Negotiation and Settlement
Negotiates realistic outcomes and advises clients on settlement risks.
Client Communication and Advice
Explains legal issues and costs in plain language and keeps clients informed.
Costs and Budgeting
Estimates and manages costs and communicates changes early.
Ethics and Professional Conduct
Meets professional obligations, including confidentiality and conflicts of interest.
Time Management and Billing
Records time accurately and meets court and client deadlines.
Teamwork and Supervision
Works well with counsel, clients and colleagues, and supervises juniors effectively.
Levels included with Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Litigation & Dispute Resolution starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for legal, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Law Graduate
- Paralegal
- Junior Lawyer
- Lawyer
- Senior Associate
- Special Counsel
- Partner
How Litigation & Dispute Resolution works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a practice group is scored on the Litigation & Dispute Resolution skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your practice groups against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Litigation & Dispute Resolution skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior associate's practice group.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Litigation & Dispute Resolution scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Litigation & Dispute Resolution scorecard covers 12 skills: Case Analysis and Strategy, Legal Research, Pleadings and Court Documents, Evidence and Discovery Management, Court Procedure Knowledge, Advocacy and Oral Presentation, Negotiation and Settlement, Client Communication and Advice, Costs and Budgeting, Ethics and Professional Conduct, Time Management and Billing and Teamwork and Supervision. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Litigation & Dispute Resolution?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one practice group and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Litigation & Dispute Resolution?
Litigation & Dispute Resolution starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Law Graduate, Paralegal, Junior Lawyer, Lawyer, Senior Associate, Special Counsel and Partner. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Litigation & Dispute Resolution skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In legal the app talks about team members, practice groups and senior associates, and you can change any of those words too.
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