What Kind of Career Can You Expect?
Upon completion of this program, you will be qualified for an entry-level position as a legal assistant with a private law firm, a corporate legal office, or the government court system. Legal administrative assistants work in an exciting and challenging environment, where they use a broad range of secretarial and computer skills, transcribe written and recorded legal documents and correspondence, process legal documents in various courts, initiate personal and telephone contacts with clients, and manage the attorney’s calendar.
What is the Outlook for Job Opportunities and Pay?
There is currently a high demand for trained legal support professionals. Beginning salaries are $10 to $12 per hour for individuals with two years' training. Once you gain experience in the field, there are opportunities for advancement.
All AAS degrees can be expanded into four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
What Skills, Traits, or Prep Classes Would be Helpful?
– Enjoyment of working in a fast-paced legal environment
– Ability to maintain confidential information
– Detail-oriented personality
– Excellent English and grammar skills
– Good oral and written communication skills
– Keyboarding proficiency a plus
– College-level reading skills
What Will You Learn to Do?
– Use and understand legal terminology
– Transcribe legal documents
– Create legal documents, forms, and correspondence
– Understand the court system, laws, and legal systems
– Use the law library and legal references
– Work professionally and ethically as part of the legal office team
– Solve problems
– Use current computer software
– Communicate professionally, both in writing and in person
– Conduct an effective job search This program prepares
you to take the ALS exam, a national certification for
beginning legal secretaries. Our graduates experience a
high pass-rate on this exam.
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