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Legal Assistant Training

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Offer ends 31 January 2025
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
4 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD UK Accredited Certificate of Achievement - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

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What you will get?

  • Free Microsoft Office Course with CPD Accredited PDF certificate
  • Free CPD UK Accredited PDF Certificate from Lead Academy
  • Free Course Completion PDF Certificate from Lead Academy
  • Free MCQ Exam Included
  • Lifetime Course Access
  • Updated Training Materials

Are you looking to begin your paralegal or legal secretary career or want to develop more advanced skills in paralegal or legal secretary? Then this Legal Assistant course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident paralegal or legal secretary and help you to develop your expertise in paralegal or legal secretary.

This Legal Assistant course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this Legal Assistant course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident Paralegal or legal secretary and develop more advanced skills. Gain the essentials skills and knowledge you need to propel your career forward as a Paralegal or legal secretary.

This Legal Assistant course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organization for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.

This comprehensive Legal Assistant course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of Paralegal or legal secretary. This Legal Assistant course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.

If you’re interested in working as a Paralegal or legal secretary or want to learn more skills on Paralegal or legal secretary but unsure of where to start, then this Legal Assistant course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident Paralegal or legal secretary and develop more advanced skills.

The Legal Assistant course will set you up with the appropriate skills and experience needed for the job and is ideal for both beginners and those currently working as a Paralegal or legal secretary.

As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we’re dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience. This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification.

Why Choose This Legal Assistant Course:

  • Boost your career in Paralegal or legal secretary
  • Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
  • Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
  • Special Offer - Free Course Completion PDF Certificate, Legal English for Students and Legal Professionals, MCQ Based Exam & Industry Expert Support Included
  • Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) accredited certificate in 1 course
  • Learn from industry experts
  • Lifetime Access
  • High-quality e-learning study materials
  • Self-paced, no fixed schedules
  • 24/7 customer support through email
  • Available to students anywhere in the world
  • Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform

So, what are you thinking about! Start getting the benefits by enrolling today!

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

PDF Certificate of Completion from Lead Academy - Free

After completing the course, the learner needs to send an email to Lead Academy and request for free PDF certificate certificate of completion. The Lead Academy team will then check and send the PDF certificate of completion by email.

CPD UK Accredited Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - Included

CPD UK Accredited PDF Certificate of Achievement - Free

After completing the course, the learner needs to send an email to Lead Academy and request for free CPD UK-accredited PDF certificate. The Lead Academy team will then check and send the CPD UK-accredited PDF certificate by email.

CPD UK Accredited Hardcopy Certificate of Achievement

There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.

CPD

4 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The Legal Assistant is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career as a Paralegal or legal secretary, as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of Paralegal or legal secretary, then this program is perfect for you.

Our online courses come with lifetime access with no time limit for completion. Each course is fully accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as there is a secure internet connection.

We pride ourselves on our supportive network of dedicated instructors and attentive customer service team who are dedicated to assisting you through your learning journey. Contact them at any time via email should you have any questions or queries.

Course Syllabus:

We have divided the Legal Assistant course into 22 user-friendly modules, covering all fundamental areas of Paralegal or legal secretary to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.

This comprehensive Legal Assistant course includes the following modules:

The following module of the Legal Assistant course will set you up with a solid foundation in the Paralegal or legal secretary industry and give you the essential skills you need to get yourself job-ready!

Introduction

  • Introduction

The Legal Support Specialist: Definition - Titles and Role - Scope of Work

  • The Legal Support Specialist: Definition – Titles and Role – Scope of Work
  • Working in a law firm or in-house legal department – Differences and advantages
  • Legal Framework for the Legal Support Specialist: Standards and code of conduct
  • The Job Description of Legal Assistants
  • Career Development Plan

Matter Management - The Legal Matter Life Cycle

  • The Matter Management Life Cycle
  • Phase 1: Receive the Matter – The “Legal Service Order Form”
  • Phase 2: Assess the Matter – Conflict Check – KYC and DD checks
  • Phase 3: Assign the Matter – Criteria for team assignments
  • Phase 4: Engage the client – Letter of Engagements and Billing Arrangements
  • Phase 5: Deliver the work
  • Phase 6: Manage – Timekeeping – Understanding the billing system
  • Phase 6: Manage – Review of Narratives
  • Phase 7: Close the matter – Closure checklist and Lesson Learned

Files, Documents and Records Management

  • File Management – How to create and manage a filing system for your company
  • Records and Documents Management

Mastering your soft skills

  • Soft skills for Legal Assistants
  • Communication Skills – E-mail Communication Ettiquete
  • Emotional Intelligence at the workplace
  • Stress Management
  • Confidentiality at the workplace

Supplementary Resources

  • Supplementary Resources – Paralegal

Method of Assessment

On successful completion of the Legal Assistant course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately.

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the Legal Assistant course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to obtain Legal Assistant Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On successful completion of the Legal Assistant course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. You/your employer can verify your certificate through our website.

Who is this course for?

This comprehensive Legal Assistant course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of Paralegal or legal secretary.

This Legal Assistant course is felicitous for those, who want to be the best in their jobs.

Whether you are completely new to the field or are an aspiring professional, the Legal Assistant course will help open doors to a wide range of professions within your chosen field, helping you to stand out to employers with up to date skills that can be used to enhance your CV.

Requirements

  • There are no academic entry requirements for this Legal Assistant course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
  • As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

Career path

This Legal Assistant course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.

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