Legal Secretary

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work as a Legal Secretary.

This is a 6-week distance learning course that can be studied from home and started at any time of the year. Each week materials are delivered to students. Tutors contact students weekly, via telephone, to review modules and answer questions. There is an open book test in week 7 (you have three weeks to complete and return).

You can expect to spend 1 – 3 hours on each module.

As a self paced course there will be minimal disruption to your normal work day. Even the scheduled phone calls from your tutor can be done after hours.

Legal Secretaries need to know about law office practice, legal documentation, terms and methods. You need to be reliable and responsible with a professional manner. Legal Secretaries need good word-processing skills and organizational ability.

You need to be accurate and have an eye for detail, and must be able to keep information private and work well under pressure. Your goal is to provide an accurate first class service to both clients and work colleagues alike.

If you wish to progress further and faster within your chosen profession this course will assist you achieve your goals.

Many legal support staff enjoy their work immensely but never have the opportunity to gain any formal certification to back up their ability to do their job. Here is such an opportunity!