Legal Secretary Certificate Course
Issued by
MSU Denver
This course is designed for those interested in pursuing a new career and those working in the legal field. When completed, students will be qualified to assist attorneys, insurance companies, and state and federal governments, in the process of civil and criminal investigation.
- Type Certification
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Explore topics such as legal terminology; legal process; jurisdiction and venue; ethics; written communications, including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices, and motions; filing procedures, billing and accounting; time management; records management; an overview of commonly used word and data processing programs; legal research; memoranda preparation; and citation format.
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Participate in discussion topics including the process of law as well as the specific legal terminology and ethics.
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Study technology used in the law office, court documents, office procedure manuals, billing techniques, and overall management techniques of the law office.