If you have a passion for law and the legal system, or want to start a career in the legal industry, this course is for you. A legal secretary remains one of the most sought-after roles by many. It is a very prestigious career, but if you do not have the legal knowledge and skills, it can be extremely difficult to get into this industry.
To be eligible to study our Legal Secretary courses, students must have secretarial, computer skills, word processing skills, and be fluent in English. If you work as a secretary or personal assistant, you will improve your skills and qualify for a legal secretary degree or specialist certificate with us. Study transfer, litigation, document creation, and legal audio transcription. We offer practical online training for the world of work in the legal sector.
The courses are taught by an online tutor, and you can watch the videos as many times as you like. All courses follow the guidelines of the Australian Qualifications Framework, which sets standards of competence in Australia. Our Legal Secretary courses include:
Sydney, New South Wales Adelaide, South Australia Brisbane, Queensland Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Melbourne, Victoria Darwin, Northern Territory Perth, Western Australia Hobart, Tasmania Learn with us, wherever you are in Australia and overseas. Courses are taught by an online tutor with student support. Testing is done online via our live classroom. A webcam is mandatory for monitoring purposes during testing.
Legal secretaries perform a number of administrative and bureaucratic tasks in law firms. In addition to general administrative tasks such as filing and answering the phone, they also draft legal documents and contracts, prepare court forms and briefs, research legal issues, and participate in court hearings. In some cases, they may need to take notes in shorthand and transcribe dictation.
To become a legal secretary, you usually need to complete a formal qualification in business administration (law) or legal advice. Topics include legal communication, research, evidence law, criminal law, compliance, preparing complex legal documents, and protecting information. This qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge required for a career in this industry.
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