Legal Administrative Assistant
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Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma


Legal administrative assistants have excellent job prospects with law firms, corporations and government organizations. And they are increasingly taking on more sophisticated roles in these environments.

You can earn a Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from Minnesota School of Business (MSB)–St. Cloud in only 12 months. Contact us by filling out a request form or call 866-403-3333 today for more information.

Classes that prepare you for legal support positions

This program is designed to give students training in administrative skills and legal knowledge. They learn subjects such as:

  • Ethics for the law office
  • Legal terminology
  • Litigation
  • Constitutional issues
  • Torts
  • Law office procedures
  • Law technology
  • American legal systems
  • Business communications
  • Legal research

Duties of a legal secretary or assistant

Legal administrative assistants are taking on more responsibilities and working in more types of organizations. They manage large scale documents, perform court filings, maintain office schedules and organize client files. They may also perform more sophisticated duties such as conducting legal research, drafting legal documents and assisting attorneys in trial preparation.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program can look forward to job opportunities in many different areas of law. They may work in health care, litigation, family law, intellectual property, real estate or corporate litigation. They may find jobs as office coordinators, litigation assistants, case clerks, technology specialists or legal recruiters.

Enroll now – finish in just one year

Contact us or call today at 866-403-3333 for more information about this program. Our representatives can help you decide if this is the right college program for you.