How to Become a Paralegal
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