Would you like to become a paralegal or legal assistant? Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills? Would you like to develop your research and writing skills in a legal context? The Certificate of Legal Administration (Paralegal) is an online legal program that will provide you with a solid foundation in legal terminology, how to manage cases, draft correspondence, perform legal research and legal office administration.

Paralegals play a critical role in the legal system and there are vast opportunities for paralegals with the right skillset and knowledge. The Certificate of Legal Administration – Paralegal covers the following areas of practice:

• Legal roles and responsibilities
• Identify key personnel/sections within a legal firm
• Legal terminology
• Conflict of interest
• Relevant legislation
• Produce and despatch legal information
• Court etiquette
• Record file related critical dates and times
• Make and record appointments
• Assist and prepare for critical dates
• Follow up outcomes of meetings or other activities
• Timelines for completing search work
• Lodgements and requests
• Plan search
• Conduct search
• Receive outcome of search
• Deliver information
• Work within codes of conduct
• Follow confidentiality procedures
• Follow security procedures
• Record fee earner time
• Access time sheets
• Enter disbursements incurred

To view the full course outline, please go to: Certificate of Legal Administration – Paralegal