According to procedural legislation, any person with special knowledge in the field of jurisprudence can provide legal assistance. In other words, any citizen has the right to provide legal services. The law does not establish requirements for licensing this type of activity or compulsory membership in any organization. Citizens have the right to conduct their affairs in court through their chosen representative.
Instructions
Step 1
Be an entrepreneur or create a legal entity. This is due to the fact that such activity is carried out on an ongoing basis, it is entrepreneurial, which means that it is necessary to pay taxes and fees established by law from the income received. One-time provision of legal services does not require the status of an entrepreneur. In some categories of cases, only lawyers are entitled to provide legal services, for example, at the stage of investigation of a criminal case. Disabled or partially capable persons, as well as judges, investigators and prosecutors cannot be representatives.
Step 2
Conclude an agreement for the provision of services for a fee, in which the following essential terms of the agreement are provided:
- Subject of the contract or type of service. Here, the actions that the representative must take are specified: to give oral or written advice, write a complaint against the decision, appeal against bringing to administrative responsibility. - Determine the cost of services, payment terms. The price depends only on the prices for services prevailing in the market, it is determined only by agreement of the parties. Remuneration for services cannot be made dependent on the outcome of the case in court (winnings, in what amount), - Procedure for the delivery of services rendered. Based on the results, an act is drawn up, which is the basis for payment.
Step 3
Issue the necessary powers of attorney to participate in the consideration of the case. If the principal is an individual, a notarized form of power of attorney is required. A power of attorney on behalf of a legal entity is issued signed by the head and certified by a seal. Representatives are allowed to participate in the court session at the oral request of the participant in the process. To do this, at the beginning of the meeting, it is required to apply for the admission of a representative, name his last name, first name, patronymic, announce what rights are transferred.
Step 4
Make a payment under the contract. The costs are confirmed by an expense cash order (if the customer is a legal entity or entrepreneur). Write a receipt in receipt of payment under the contract. The text of the agreement may provide that payment was made and received upon signing the agreement. If the lawyer is an entrepreneur, the receipt of money is confirmed by a receipt or a cash receipt.
Step 5
Directly perform the services included in the subject of the contract.
