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Legal Secretary and Office Admin Diploma
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Last updated March 20, 2023
Our most popular Legal Secretary and Office Admin Diploma Course is completely professional and perfect for anyone looking to work in this sector. Course content is high-quality, in-depth, and designed by industry experts. Condensed into separate, bitesize modules, the course teaches you everything you need to know for success in the profession.
If you want to get into office admin and/or become a legal secretary specifically, then this is the course for you. On top of all of the general admin knowledge and skills that this Legal Secretary and Office Admin Diploma Course will teach you, it will show you how to provide a high level of administrative support specifically for lawyers and legal executives. The course will assist you with the daily tasks involved in running a legal service or law firms. If you are interested in law and want to develop administrative skills in the legal sector, then it’s ideal for you. Throughout the course, you will learn about written and communication skills, permitting you to work in any office environment, also working to deadlines. In order to become a legal secretary, you will need good literacy and numeracy skills, as well as word processing skills and some experience in office work.
Why Choose This Course
- Earn a digital Certificate upon successful completion.
- Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device
- Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
- Full Tutor Support on Weekdays
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
- Assignment
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Once the course has been completed and the assessment has been passed, all students are entitled to receive an endorsed certificate. This will provide proof that you have completed your training objectives, and each endorsed certificate can be ordered and delivered to your address for only £119. Please note that overseas students may be charged an additional £10 for postage.
CPD Certificate of Achievement from Janets
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99.
Endorsement
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Method of Assessment
To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course. After successfully passing the exam, you will be able to apply for Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate of achievement.
To verify your enhanced skills in the subject, we recommend that you also complete the assignment questions. These can be completed at any time which is convenient for yourself and will be assessed by our in-house specialised tutors. Full feedback will then be given on your current performance, along with any further advice or support.
Who is this course for?
This Legal Secretary and Office Admin Diploma Course is ideal for those wanting to improve their basic skills in office administration, those who want to start working as a receptionist, office administrator, office manager, administrative assistant or secretary, and those who want to become a legal secretary.
Course Curriculum
| Admin Support | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Getting Organized (I) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Getting Organized (II) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Managing Time | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – Getting It All Done On Time | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – Special Tasks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – Verbal Communication Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Non-Verbal Communication Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – Empowering Yourself | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – The Team of Two | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Taking Care of Yourself | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Administrative Management | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Why Your Office Needs Administrative Procedures | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Gathering the Right Tools | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Identifying Procedures to Include | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – Top Five Procedures to Record | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – What to Include in Your Binder (I) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – What to Include in Your Binder (II) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Organizing Your Binder | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – What Not to Include in the Procedure Guide | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – Share Office Procedure Guide | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Successfully Executing the Guide | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Organisational Skills | |||
| Module One – Getting Started | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module Two – Remove the Clutter | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Three – Prioritize | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Four – Scheduling Your Time | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Five – To Do Lists | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Six – Paper and Paperless Storage | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Seven – Organization in Your Work Area | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eight – Tools to Fight Procrastination | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Nine – Organizing Your Inbox | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Ten – Avoid the Causes of Disorganization | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Eleven – Discipline is the Key to Stay Organized | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module Twelve – Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Office Management | |||
| Building Your Management Team | 01:00:00 | ||
| Building A Successful Brand | 01:00:00 | ||
| Achieving Quality Through Teamwork | 00:30:00 | ||
| Keys To Staying Motivated | 00:30:00 | ||
| Improve Your Marketing | 01:00:00 | ||
| Provide Top Customer Service | 00:30:00 | ||
| Wrapping Up | 00:30:00 | ||
| Legal Secretary | |||
| Introduction to Legal Secretary | 00:15:00 | ||
| Role of Legal Secretaries | 00:15:00 | ||
| General Duties and Day-to-Day Operations of a Legal Secretary | 00:30:00 | ||
| Record Keeping | 00:30:00 | ||
| Legal Writing Skills & Proofreading | 00:15:00 | ||
| Research Skills You Need to Know | 00:30:00 | ||
| Transcription, Editing & Correspondence to Judges | 00:30:00 | ||
| Legal System of UK | 00:15:00 | ||
| UK Court System | 00:30:00 | ||
| Meeting Management & Minute Taking | |||
| Meeting Management | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Role of a Minute-Taker | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Skills of a Minute-Taker | 00:30:00 | ||
| Meeting Agreements | 00:15:00 | ||
| Minute Styles | 00:30:00 | ||
| What Do I Record? | 00:30:00 | ||
| Techniques for Preparing Minutes | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Minute Book | 00:15:00 | ||
| What to include/what to ignore | 00:30:00 | ||
| Motions and Resolutions | 00:15:00 | ||
| Method of recording minutes | 00:30:00 | ||
| Reasons for Meeting | 00:30:00 | ||
| What is a decision? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Minute Taking tips | 00:30:00 | ||
| Other Secretarial Roles and Responsibilities | |||
| Working with Your Manager | 01:00:00 | ||
| Administrative Soft Skills | 01:00:00 | ||
| Effective Time Management | 01:00:00 | ||
| Tools of the Trade | 01:00:00 | ||
| Being an Effective Gatekeeper | 00:15:00 | ||
| Organizational Skills | 00:15:00 | ||
| Confidentiality Guidelines | 00:15:00 | ||
| Special Tasks | 00:15:00 | ||
| Legal Office Administration | |||
| Ethical Considerations | 00:10:00 | ||
| The Basics | 00:04:00 | ||
| Client Relations | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dealing With Mail | 00:05:00 | ||
| File Management | 00:03:00 | ||
| Use Of Technology | 00:06:00 | ||
| Skills that Every Legal Secretary Should Have | 00:06:00 | ||
| What is Litigation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Delivery of Documents | 00:04:00 | ||
| Motions Prior to and During Trial | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Basics | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Essential Elements | 00:03:00 | ||
| Remedies for Breach of Contract | 00:04:00 | ||
| Customer Service Role | |||
| Introduction To Customer Service | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Power of Positive Thinking in Customer Service | 00:30:00 | ||
| Types of Difficult Customers and How to Help them | 01:00:00 | ||
| How to Deal with Difficult Customers | 00:30:00 | ||
| Telephone Etiquette | |||
| Aspects of Phone Etiquette | 01:00:00 | ||
| Using Proper Phone Language | 01:00:00 | ||
| Eliminate Phone Distractions | 01:00:00 | ||
| Inbound Calls | 01:00:00 | ||
| Outbound Calls | 01:00:00 | ||
| Handling Rude or Angry Callers | 01:00:00 | ||
| Handling Interoffice Calls | 01:00:00 | ||
| Methods of Training Employees | 01:00:00 | ||
| Correcting Poor Telephone Etiquette | 01:00:00 | ||
| Organizing Work Using MS Word | |||
| Opening | 01:00:00 | ||
| Working with the Interface | 01:00:00 | ||
| Your First Document | 01:00:00 | ||
| Basic Editing Tasks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Basic Formatting Tasks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Formatting Paragraphs | 00:01:00 | ||
| Advanced Formatting Tasks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Working with Styles | 01:00:00 | ||
| Formatting the Page | 01:00:00 | ||
| Sharing Your Document | 01:00:00 | ||
| Proof Reading | |||
| Introduction to Proofreading | 00:15:00 | ||
| What does a Proofreader do? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Proofreading | 00:15:00 | ||
| Proofreading Symbols | 00:15:00 | ||
| Proofreading on Paper & Screen | 00:15:00 | ||
| Strategies to Check for Specific Errors | 00:15:00 | ||
| Editing & Proofreading Strategies | 00:15:00 | ||
| Proofreading an Essay | 00:15:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Legal Secretary and Office Admin Diploma | 00:30:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Legal Secretary and Office Admin Diploma | 00:30:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Legal Secretary and Office Admin Diploma | 3 weeks, 5 days | ||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | |||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | 00:00:00 | ||
Frequently asked questions
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There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course.
You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.
For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime.
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks.
We want you to have a positive learning experience. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a course transfer or refund within 14 days of the initial purchase.
Our platform provides tracking tools and progress indicators for each course. You can monitor your progress, completed lessons, and assessments through your learner dashboard for the course.
If you encounter technical issues or content-related difficulties with the course, our support team is available to assist you. You can reach out to them for prompt resolution.