Legal Secretary
Precise Training and Instruction to Pursue a Career as a
Valuable Member of a Professional Legal Team
Program Offered At: Upper Darby
Legal Secretaries (sometimes called administrative assistants or executive assistants) perform the daily clerical and administrative duties that ensure the smooth and efficient operation of a legal office. Beyond the usual filing, typing, dictation and phone-answering duties of a secretary, Legal Secretaries possess highly specialized skills unique to the legal profession. Professionals in this field work closely with lawyers, prosecutors and public defenders as a valuable member of the legal team.
If you're looking for the steadiness and reliability of an office administration position, and are interested in challenging yourself and getting involved in the fascinating field of law, becoming a professional Legal Secretary could be a rewarding career path for you.
Potential Career Opportunities
Take a look at some of the positions an individual with professional Legal Secretary training might pursue:
- Legal Secretary
- Bookkeeper
- Executive Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Administrative Support
- Secretary
- Clerk
And more!
The Skills of Legal Administrative Professional
Prism Career Institute programs are taught by industry professionals so you can be confident you're getting the skills you'll need to pursue a position in today's legal office. In addition to specialized legal training, as a graduate of this program you'll become comfortable in a wide variety of basic computer and office programs. These are the skills that employers expect. In this program you'll receive training in the following areas:
- File and Records Management
- Docket Control Systems
- Timekeeping & Billing
- Legal Terminology
- Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Legal Transcription
- Bookkeeping
- Law Office Management
Plus, Computer Office Applications including:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
Enter your new career field with confidence knowing you have the skills and experience you need to pursue a professional legal career.
Career Training to Fit Your Lifestyle
At Prism, we understand the many outside commitments and responsibilities our students face. That's why we allow students to tailor the program to their specific needs. As a Prism Career Institute student you can choose to attend classes full or part-time. Evening schedules are available. Many students maintain a job or manage a family while going to school. Choose the schedule that works best for you!
Find Out More
Explore if training as a professional Legal Secretary is right for you. Fill out the form on this page to receive career and program info or call 1-800-571-1902 or 1-800-571-2213 (Upper Darby Campus) to speak with a knowledgeable Admissions Representative.
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