The Legal Office Assistant career option prepares students for careers as legal support professionals. Students acquire the necessary terminology and knowledge of legal procedures to provide clerical and administrative assistance to attorneys and paralegals. Students learn the advanced software skills needed to prepare complex legal documents as well as effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. Students are introduced to many of the legal specialty areas such as real estate, criminal law and bankruptcy. Students gain skills required for numerous industry-related certifications including ALS, the basic certification for legal professions awarded from NALS, a national association for legal professionals.
Financial Aid Eligible: Yes, for those who qualify.
Student Organization: BPA – Business Professionals of America
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Salary Range:
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading, language and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Dependability
Cluster: Business, Management & Administration
CIP Code: 22.0301 – Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
SOC Code: 43-6012.00 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Alva Instructor: Pam Malone
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