Legal Secretary and/or Legal PA Distance Learning Course
OBJECTIVES
To gain the ability to perform a broad variety of practical functions to create complete job readiness.To provide a good basic understanding of the fundamental legal system and the role of a Legal PA/Secretary and, in turn, of a Legal practice in the modern commercial environment.
BACKGROUND and CONTEXT
The commercial legal market is presently very dynamic. Souters has provided legal training continuosly since 1988. We were aware of changes and that training for legal secretaries across the market had become outdated. Since mid 2010 we have been working in conjunction with a major City firm to gain feedback on what is actually needed in the modern context. This course is the product of that research.
COURSE CONTENT
Level 1 - Legal Theory and Skills
- Introduction to Law session
2. The Legal Industry explained:
- Magic Circle and City
- High Street
- In house
3. The Law Office
- Partners
- Fee Earners
- Paralegals
- Legal Secretaries
4. Departmental functions:
- Criminal Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Law
- Family Law
- Wills
- Health and Safety
5. Explanation of office procedures; speciality software and
databases.
6. Time recording & Invoicing
7. Forms processing and completion-Practical session.
8. Document presentation and engrossment-Practical session
9. Proof reading
10. Diary Management
11. Travel Arrangements
12. Use of audio and application in the office. Digital audio
systems.
13. Audio Typing Training and Touch Typing Training
14. Speed Writing; Taking Instructions & Court Transcription
(Out-door Clerking)
15. Practical application, test and appraisal.
Level 2 - Intensive Document Production
- Criminal Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Business Law
- Family Law
- Audio Transcription Production
COURSE FORMAT AND TIMING
The course is divided into two levels and are both completed
on an intensive basis.
The course is available both in-house and on our distance learning mode of study.
Please contact us for more information.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
Good general level of education with good written and spoken English. Established skills in MS Word (can be taken as a supplement if needed) . Quality general secretarial background or training will be useful but not mandatory.
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