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Legal Secretary and Office Skills Diploma

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This course includes:

  • list-favs8 hours, 9 minutes
  • list-favsCPD Accreditation
  • list-favs50 units
  • list-favsFull lifetime access
  • list-favsAccess on mobile and TV
  • list-favsCertificate of completion

Learning Outcome

  • Describe the Legal Secretary
  • Study the English Law and Legal System
  • Learn about the Law of Contract, Law of Tort, Property Law, Family Law etc.
  • Relate to the Microsoft word essentials
  • Understand the meeting management and minute taking
  • Be the master of proofreading

Description

Working as a Legal Secretary at a law firm requires meticulous organisational skills and a lot of attention to detail. The core skills for a Legal Secretary include PA responsibilities, administrative duties, diary management, client liaison, executive support, proofreading, audio or copy typing, minute taking, modifying of documents and much more.

The Legal Secretary and Office Skills Diploma is designed to help you master these core skills and is taught through accessible, informative video lessons, online study materials, mock exams and automated assessments. You will gain a solid understanding of the roles of legal secretaries and paralegals, develop specific skills in verbal and nonverbal communication, prepare legal documents and learn to proofread. Transferable office administration skills in time management and Microsoft Word are also covered.

Upon completion, you’ll be able to set yourself apart as an in-demand secretarial professional in the legal field and develop the ability to work on multiple projects and cases at one time.


Course Design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

  • Audio-visual Presentation
  • Online study materials
  • Mock exams
  • Multiple-choice assessment

Method Of Assessment

To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.

In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.

Certification

Once you have successfully completed the Legal Secretary and Office Skills Diploma course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.


Why Study This Course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

The Legal Secretary and Office Skills Diploma is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Course content

cirrtitle Introduction to Legal Secretary

  • video Introduction to Legal Secretary
    00:25:00
  • video English Law & Legal Systems
    00:35:00
  • video The Legal Workplace & Professionals
    00:47:00
  • video Law of Contract & Law of Tort
    00:31:00
  • video Wills, Probate and Estate Law Practice
    00:17:00
  • video Property Law & Conveyancing Practice
    00:21:00
  • video Family Law and Insurance Practice
    00:26:00
  • video Professional Writings and Documents
    00:30:00
  • video Document Proofreading and Editing
    00:07:00
  • video Meeting Management & Minute Taking
    01:08:00
  • video Customer Service and Telephone Handling Skills
    00:23:00
  • video Data Management and Record-Keeping
    00:16:00
  • video Other Essential Skills for Secretarial Role
    00:22:00
  • video Professional Conduct and Ethics of Paralegals
    00:24:00
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