Career Opportunities

Legal administrative assistant positions will experience an average growth rate according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Legal administrative assistants (also referred to as legal secretaries) perform highly specialized work requiring knowledge of technical terminology and procedures. Mastering the concepts and skills of office technology enhances effectiveness and value.

Objectives
The Legal Administrative Assistant major provides training in legal document preparation and filing of legal documents; integrated technology skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database; communications, decision-making, critical thinking, and human relations skills. The Legal Administrative Assistant major develops a basic understanding of various types of law offices, macros, templates, law-office ethics, legal research, the law library, legal terminology, and the courts. The second year of the major focuses on litigation, contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, business law, real estate law, estate planning, probates, guardianships, and bankruptcy. Students transcribe court pleadings as well as legal documents such as agreements, probate, and real estate. Hands-on personal computer experience is emphasized.