Legal Office Administration
Work in a Law Office
If you’re interested in the exciting and intriguing field of law, Legal Office Administration could be the perfect career option for you! In only 64 weeks of studying from home, you can acquire working knowledge of the practical procedures used daily in a busy law office - plus you'll gain an excellent foundation in understanding the various areas of the Canadian law system.
Admission Requirements
A grade 12 diploma or equivalent is technically all you need; however, it's also important that you are a good fit within the program.
If you have even three of the following, you're a good candidate to train for a career in Legal Office Administration:
- Eye for detail and ability to edit carefully
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Good customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Computer skills
- General office and secretarial skills
Career Prospects
The Legal Office Administration Program is a 64-week online course designed to enable students to work in a legal office setting in an administrative capacity. It is important to note that this is not a paralegal course. The skills learned in this program might help you find a position as a legal secretary, legal administrative assistant, or receptionist, in a number of varied settings including law offices, the court system, insurance companies, real estate or government departments.
Be an Essential Part of the Justice System
As a professional Legal Office Administrator, sometimes referred to as Legal Secretary, you’ll work closely with lawyers, prosecutors and public defenders and be directly involved in legal proceedings. You’ll provide administrative assistance and support to these professionals in a legal environment.
Salary Expectations
Entry-level Legal Office Administrators earn an average of US$46,576. [salary source: payscale.com].
Some Typical Duties of a Legal Office Administrator:
- Recording Appointments and Court Dates
- Maintaining Corporate Documents and Filings
- Preparing Court/Legal Documents and Correspondence
- Recording Accounting Transactions
- Communicating with Clients & Financial Institutions
- Transcribing Dictation
- General Office & Reception Duties
The legal, practical and clerical knowledge of Legal Office Administrators helps to keep the justice system running smoothly. Successful graduates of this program have found work in law offices, insurance companies, real estate, government departments, in the court system and more.
Rising Demand for New Legal Office Administration Professionals
The demand for legal services is on the rise and so is the demand for trained Legal Office Administrators. As a Legal Office Administrator you are crucial to the performance of your employer. With qualifications in Legal Office Administration from Centre for Distance Education (CD-ED) you’ll graduate with confidence knowing you’ll be in demand for your skills and experience.
Recent Legal Office Administration Job Posts
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Career Guidance Program
CD-ED is committed to helping you find employment in the field of your choice. In fact, we’ll start before you even begin as a student! If you call us today, your personal admissions representative will research the job market for this career in your city, and help you decide if this program is the right path for your future.
After graduation, we’ll help you find an interview with your prospective employer in the job market. And of course, your new up-to-date skills will put you at the top of any interviewer’s list!
What You Learn
The Legal Office Administration is an entry level program which equips the student to be able to learn decision-making concepts, global issues, values and ethics, and social responsibility. Case studies and simulations will be used to develop skills in identifying problems, analyzing information, and arriving at workable solutions.
You will learn all about the wide range of operations of a modern law office; from serving as a receptionist/secretary, to recording appointments & court dates, telephone etiquette, composing legal documents, processing mail, and recording accounting transactions.
We cover the terminology and procedures used in both litigation and non-litigation matters. We also impart computer training and important verbal and written communication skills in this comprehensive course.
What You Get
If you follow our registered course outline and put in the required hours, we guarantee your success. Below are some of the ways we ensure that you will graduate successfully.
Online Services & Community Learning
Our student website ensures that you'll never feel alone, with access to course-wide discussions, live chats and a private messaging system that allow you to interact with as many (or as few!) fellow students as you wish - just like in a real classroom. Through the website you will have unlimited access to your lessons, online tests, audio & video tutorials, assignment upload, your report card, tech centre, a resource library and more.
Unlimited Instructor Support
You will have unlimited one-on-one instructor support via email, chat, online classroom webinars and toll-free phone calls throughout your entire program - and beyond.
Our instructors have industry experience and can help you understand how to conquer the job market before you go out into it.
You're never a number at CD-ED - our instructors and guidance counselor will take a personal interest in your progress and will be in touch with you constantly throughout the year, making sure everything is going well with your program and whatever of your home life you wish to share.
Learning Materials Included
Unlike traditional classrooms, you don't need to go out and buy your own textbooks. As part of your tuition, when you become a student you will have all textbooks and registered software shipped directly to your door. A full set of instructions and tutorials will be included, along with access to your customized online learning management system.
We include a “How to Study At Home” learning package with your materials, and along with our exclusive Student Tracking System it will help you schedule your time to ensure a successful student experience.
Equipment Options
You have the option of a brand-new desktop or laptop computer on loan to facilitate your education. A computer is simply a tool, and we make sure you have the best tools available, running smoothly to allow you to learn under optimal conditions.
And, as a graduation gift, the computer you choose will be yours to keep on the successful completion of your program. NOTE: Accepting computer equipment from CD-ED is optional – not mandatory.
Course Timetable
Duration: 64 weeks, 1280 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)
The following course modules are required to complete the online diploma program Legal Office Administration:
Hours |
Module |
| 60 | COC 101 & COM 101 Computer Concepts & Communication |
| 40 | COC 102 Windows |
| 40 | COC 103 Internet Basics |
| 60 | COC 107 Microsoft Word |
| 34 | COC 107 Microsoft Excel |
| 119 | COM 102 Business Communications |
| 68 | MAT 102 Practical Business Math |
| 17 | COC 106 Filing |
| 221 | BUS 103 Canadian Law |
| 170 | BUS 104 Business Law |
| 204 | BUS 106 Legal Office Procedures |
| 85 | BUS 105 Legal Transcription |
| 162 | COC 105 Keyboarding runs concurrently |
For more details on each course module, the program as a whole and the school itself, fill out the form at the top of this page to receive a Career Training Info Kit.
Is a Career in Legal Office Administration Right For You? Find out...
If you're interested in exploring your career options and possibly pursing an exciting new profession with an opportunity for a positive life change, Fill out the form to receive a FREE Legal Office Administrator Career Training Information Kit. 
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