Course Syllabus
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Course Description
The field of law for a secretary is one of the best positions to have in the world of office work. A good legal secretary will, quite frankly, never be out of work. It is a high paying job with many rewards and benefits. Salary ranges for legal secretaries can enter the three digit range in some parts of the world, particularly
For those who lack experience, the trick is often getting your "foot in the door," this course will show you how. For those who have experience, it is often difficult to become "unstuck" and earn what you feel you deserve, this course will sharpen your skills so that you may either request a raise or be prepared to move on to another firm or sole practitioner who pays more.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the law office team.
- Describe the legal secretary's duties and great tools for accomplishing them.
- Summarize essential information.
- Describe how to properly file, store, and retrieve Client Files.
- Describe legal documentation process.
- Describe client contact guidelines.
- Describe basic organization guidelines.
- Summarize procedures for dealing with legal and business correspondence.
- Describe procedures for handling important legal documents.
- Describe legal document preparation.
- Describe wills and power of attorney procedures.
- Describe real estate law procedures.
- Describe law office equipment and supplies.
- Describe dealing with office politics.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Assignment 1: Roles of the Law Office Team | 10 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 9 points |
Assignment 2: Skills of the Legal Secretary | 30 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 3: Legal Firms | 25 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 4: Email Etiquette for Legal Secretaries | 20 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 5: Importance of Client Files | 20 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 6: Cover Letter and Motion to the Appellate Division Form | 30 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 8: Responsibilities of Legal Secretary | 30 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 9 points |
Assignment 9: Correspondence to Judges and Clerks | 20 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 11: Briefs | 25 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 13: Notary Public | 25 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 8 points |
Assignment 14: Basics of Power of Attorney | 20 points |
Lesson 14 Exam | 9 points |
Assignment 15: Incorporation | 20 points |
Lesson 15 Exam | 9 points |
Assignment 16: Real Estate Law | 20 points |
Lesson 16 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 17 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 18 Exam | 10 points |
Assignment 19A: Electronic Research Aids | 20 points |
Lesson 19 Exam | 9 points |
Assignment 20A: Legal Terminology | 20 points |
Final Assignment | 10 points |
Final Exam | 87 points |