Legal Secretary

MAKING YOUR WAY IN THE LEGAL FIELD

A legal secretary is an administrative assistant who is trained in the field of law specifically. Legal Secretaries are an important part of a law firm and support for lawyers to help run the office smoothly. They are proficient at handling all administrative duties in a law firm such as answering phone calls, typing, transcribing and filing, scheduling appointments, managing calendars, maintaining the database, making travel arrangements, preparing documents, and more…

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WHAT DOES A LEGAL SECRETARY DO?

Legal Secretaries or legal assistants are a vital part of a law firm. They handle all daily behind the scene duties to make sure the office runs smooth and things get done on time. They perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers. Legal assisting is one of the nation’s fastest-growing careers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( 15% from 2016-2026 )

Legal Secretaries perform a variety of tasks that include but are not limited to:

Answer phones
Greet clients
Maintain client’s files and database
Typing correspondence and legal paperwork
Maintain calendars and schedules
Arrange for the filing of court documents
Scheduling, coordinating and confirming court dates
Arranging for the documents to be delivered on time
Transcribing court proceedings
Develop and maintain an organized billing system
Ensure all billable hours are accurately recorded and billed
Understand summons and subpoenas
Make travel arrangements

Legal Secretaries can find employment at a variety of places including:

Law Firms
Corporations
Banks
Insurance companies
Health Organizations
Government

What is the difference between Legal Secretaries and paralegals?

Legal secretaries are an essential part of law offices, their work involves the day to day operation of the office to make sure things run smooth, phones are answered and routed properly, files are managed, appointments are scheduled, calendars are maintained, database is taken care of, travel arrangements are made and many more. Their work does not require legal knowledge.

On the other hand, Paralegals perform most legal work that attorneys would require to do themselves for their cases. Paralegals require an understanding and knowledge of the law. Paralegals must be able to conduct research, analyze and evaluate relevant facts, organize and communicate the findings properly. Paralegals require more in-depth education and training in law. For this reason, Paralegals earn more money than legal secretaries.

PROGRAM QUICK FACTS (SUMMARY)

Program Duration	11 Weeks
Externship Duration	None
Program Tuition and Cost	$2,450
Required National Testing	None
Certification Awarded	Legal Secretary Certificate

COURSES YOU WOULD TAKE FOR THIS PROGRAM

Orientation	3 Hours
Introduction	3 Hours
Terminology	4 Hours
Legal Letter writing	4 Hours
Speed Typing	16 Hours
Investigations	3 Hours
Drafting Contracts	4 Hours
Civil Procedure	12 Hours
Computer	4 Hours
Calendaring	6 Hours
Legal Forms	3 Hours
Probate Law	4 Hours
Family Law	6 Hours
Workers’ Compensation	6 Hours
Document Management	6 Hours