This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Students will study such topics as: legal terminology; legal process; jurisdiction and venue; ethics; written communications including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices and motions; filing procedures, billing and accounting; time management; records management; an overview of commonly used word and data processing programs; legal research; memoranda preparation, and citation format.
Prerequisites: This course presumes a basic knowledge of word processing and a typing proficiency of at least 50 words per minute. Basic word processing and typing skills will not be covered in this course. CLS courses are designed for adult students and are taught at a college level. The minimum requirement to take any of these courses is a high school diploma or GED, and to be 18 years of age prior to enrollment.
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Online Legal Secretary Certificate Course syllabus to learn more.
Required and Recommended Books are an additional cost.
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