Czech Bailiff Exam cheat sheet
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Legal Writing and Professional Skills
A legal submission must identify the parties, the court, the case number, the relief sought and the facts and law relied upon; it must be signed and dated.
Citation format: cite the Act, article and paragraph (e.g. Art. 79(1) o.s.ř.); for case law, cite the court, date and case number (e.g. NS 21 Cdo 1234/2020).
Legal reasoning structure: (1) identify the issue, (2) state the applicable rule, (3) apply the rule to the facts, (4) reach a conclusion (IRAC).
Professional ethics: a bailiff must avoid conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and act with integrity and impartiality (Code of Ethics of the Exekutorská komora).
Time management: track statutory deadlines (15 days for appeal, 2 months for administrative action) and use a calendar with reminders.
Client communication: provide clear information about the status of proceedings, fees and possible outcomes; document all communications.
Drafting enforcement orders: include the identification of the debtor, the enforceable title, the amount claimed, the method of enforcement and the legal basis.
Proofreading: check names, case numbers, dates and amounts; errors may lead to rejection of the filing or disciplinary liability.