Legal Administrative Assistant Training
Prepare for a career as a legal administrative assistant. Learn the skills that you will need to work at a law firm, corporation, government agency, financial institution, health care facility, real estate or title company, or in the military.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business’s Legal Administrative Assistant program will provide training in office skills, legal terminology and procedures and critical thinking, skills valued by attorneys and corporate legal departments.
Legal secretary/legal administrative assistant salaries are strong
Career opportunities in the legal industry continue to be strong for candidates with legal administrative assistant (LAA) training. According to the Esquire Group™, a national legal staffing agency, entry level salaries for legal secretaries and LAAs ranged from $30,000 to $35,000.
Practical coursework you can apply on the job
We designed our Legal Administrative Assistant program curriculum after consulting with legal experts. Every class you take in your school program will be focused on meeting the demands of employers in the legal industry. You will receive practical, hands-on training. Many courses will also transfer easily to a paralegal degree program.
Courses leading to the Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma
You will gain experience in legal research, database management, preparing legal documents, software applications and legal office procedures. Prepare to enjoy the fast paced action and excitement of the legal arena!
Career opportunities for a legal administrative assistant:
The training you will receive at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business will prepare you for a wide range of professional positions, including the following:
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Technology Specialist
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Legal Recruiter
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Corporate Legal Administrative Assistant
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Litigation Assistant
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Office Coordinator
Featured Courses in the LAA program
Legal Research: Learn how to conduct legal research in books, the Internet and using Westlaw, as well as how to evaluate a case and analyze a judge’s decision.
Legal Terminology: Do you watch popular legal shows on TV? You will be able to explain what the characters are talking about after you take Legal Terminology.
Law Office Procedures and Technology: Learn how to use specialized legal software.
Litigation I: Prepare to go to court! In Litigation I you will learn what you can do to help an attorney succeed at trial.
More information about a Legal Administrative Assistant program
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