LEGAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Have you ever thought of pursuing a career in law? In less than
a year you could be working in the legal profession earning a competitive
salary. Our diploma program provides you with extensive understanding of Cameroonian Law, Wills and Estates, Family Law, Corporate & Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, and
more! You'll have the essential skills to choose from a diversity of legal
fields, so you can explore your interests.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
GAINED
The program is designed to prepare you with legal terminology,
legal office procedures, and you'll even receive training on Legal Software, so
you'll be able to effectively handle a legal office independently.
After completing your Diploma in Legal Office Administration you
will be able to carry out activities like maintaining the client database,
managing files relating to legal cases including real estate, wills and estate;
filing and maintaining documents; booking appointments and schedule meetings
for the legal office; sending correspondence to concerned departments involved
in the legal matters and similar tasks leading to skilful management of a legal
office.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Student Success Strategy – Trains on
techniques & skills to achieve success in personal and professional life.
Family Law and Procedures – provides insight
into most of the fundamental legal issues that confront Canadian families today.
Civil Litigation Practice and Procedures -
covers all aspects of civil procedure and provides a useful pan-Canadian
comparison of legislation and court rules from various jurisdictions.
Real Estate Law – trains about real
property, personal property, and all of the facets inherent in real estate and
real estate closings.
Criminal Law – provides information
about the Canadian Criminal Law and the Canadian Criminal Code.
Corporate and Business Law I -
Introduction to the Canadian Legal System, courts, tribunals, and procedures,
including torts, contract law, sole proprietorship, partnerships, and
corporations. Explore employment law, termination and dismissal, collective
bargaining, and consumer protection and safety. Students also learn about
environmental law, real estate laws and land transactions, intellectual
property, patents, trademarks, bankruptcy and insolvency in Canada, and
associated legislation.
Wills and Estates Practice and Procedures –
gives insight into estate planning, wills, power of attorney, living wills and
trusts.
Legal Software Applications –
gives training to students on various software used in law offices for billing
and real estate closing, divorce financials and amortizations.
Computer Fundamentals and Internet –
Trains on basic computer skills, creating and managing documents and using
internet.
Keyboarding Skills – helps increase the
speed and accuracy on the use of keyboard using touch type with the right keys.
English I - Develops college-level
grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety, paragraph structure, reading, and
writing skills, which are necessary for success in all other courses.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint –
Introduces word processing, spread sheets, power point presentations.
Legal Office Procedures – provides comprehensive
coverage to overview of law office, duties and legal correspondence.
Microsoft Outlook - explores the basic and
advanced features of Outlook.
Professional Skills - Trains on interpersonal
skills required for successful induction and working in professional world.
WHY THIS PROGRAM?
Legal Administration comprises of a huge industry which offers a
variety of job openings at different levels and types of legal offices. After
pursuing a Diploma in Legal Office Administration you can find gainful employment
in a variety of legal settings which provides you with an opportunity to
explore your knowledge and expertise in the legal domain.
Graduates with Legal Office Administration become indispensible
members of legal organizations dealing with matters of organizations involving
Finance, Insurance, Banking, Real Estate and Leasing, Civil and Criminal Law,
Business Laws etc.
ASSOCIATED
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION (NOC) CODES
After pursuing a Diploma in Legal Office Administration you are
eligible for positions falling under the following NOC Codes
NOC- 1242- Legal Secretaries- They
perform administrative as well as secretarial functions in legal offices, real
estate firms, legal departments of large organizations including municipal,
provincial and federal courts and government.
Common Job Titles which you can apply for include -
Legal secretary, Litigation secretary, Real estate secretary.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Legal Secretaries perform some or all of
the following duties:
·
Creating legal documents like wills, deeds, affidavits,
agreements for carrying out the legal activities.
·
Ensuring that all the documents and any correspondence is
compliant with the legal requirements and prepared as per legal procedures.
·
Maintaining the database for the clients and scheduling their
appointments/meetings with the office.
·
Record management involving correspondence inflow and outflow in
a timely and accurate manner.
·
Handling confidential materials and other documentation and
ensuring the trust of the client.
·
Preparing financial statements for the office and ensuring
smooth flow of banking processes.
·
Updating the incoming information and using legal software for
creating appropriate documents and records.
·
Other Administrative jobs leading to a healthy office
environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Job openings in the field of Legal Office Administration usually
seek a person who has completed college or other legal administration courses.
Since the knowledge of legal terminology is important to be successful in this
position, some formal training in legal procedures and basic knowledge of law
is usually desired by the employers.
This can be in addition to having administrative skills and
proficiency in computers since the legal records are managed using specific
legal software.
EMPLOYMENT AREAS &
PROSPECTS
Legal Office Administration course develops skills which are
desired by variety of prospective employers. The employers would include
Lawyers, Financial organizations, Legal departments in public as well as
private sectors, real estate offices, municipal, provincial and federal courts
and government.