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On-Demand course
3 hours 48 minutes
All levels
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our Diploma on Legal Secretary and Office Skills is designed to equip you with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the dynamic legal field. This program is perfect for those seeking a rewarding career as a legal secretary or paralegal, providing you with the expertise to support legal professionals effectively.
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
The Diploma on Legal Secretary and Office Skills provides learners with comprehensive training to excel in a legal office environment. Students will learn about the various roles and responsibilities within a legal workplace, focusing on ethical conduct and professional behavior. The course covers essential skills such as customer service, telephone handling, and managing meetings, ensuring students can efficiently support legal professionals. Learners will also gain proficiency in data management, record-keeping, proofreading, and editing legal documents.
Additionally, the course includes training in professional writing, understanding English law and legal systems, and specific areas of law such as family law, contract law, property law, and wills and probate. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to perform effectively as legal secretaries.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Legal Secretary
Module 02: The Legal Workplace and Professionals
Module 03: Professional Conduct and Ethics of Paralegals
Module 04: Customer Service and Telephone Handling Skills
Module 05: Meeting Management & Minute Taking
Module 06: Data Management and Record-Keeping
Module 07: Document Proofreading and Editing
Module 08: Professional Writing and Documents
Module 09: English Law & Legal Systems
Module 10: Family Law and Insurance Practice
Module 11: Law of Contract & Law of Tort
Module 12: Property Law & Conveyancing Practice
Module 13: Wills, Probate, Estate Law
Module 14: Other Essential Skills for Secretarial Role
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the role and duties of a legal secretary.
Navigate the legal workplace and engage with professionals.
Adhere to paralegal professional conduct and ethics standards.
Deliver excellent customer service and manage telephone communications.
Efficiently organise meetings and accurately take minutes.
Manage data and maintain precise records.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Aspiring legal secretaries and administrative staff.
Individuals seeking a career in law.
Office staff needing legal office skills.
Professionals transitioning to legal environments.
Students interested in legal administrative roles.
Legal Secretary
Paralegal Assistant
Office Administrator in a legal setting
Legal Receptionist
Document Management Clerk
Conveyancing Assistant
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.