Legal Office Administration - Paralegal

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

The Legal Office Administration Paralegal Concentration Short Certificate is a 22-credit-hour program covering business communication, principles of accounting, legal/social environment of business, computer applications, word processing, legal terminology, and introduction to paralegal study. Provides accelerated training for entry-level legal office and paralegal support roles, building foundational legal office skills.

Credits

22 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

BUS 215Business Communication

3 cr

BUS 241Principles of Accounting I

3 cr

BUS 263The Legal and Social Environment of Business

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

OAD 125Word Processing

3 cr

OAD 201Legal Terminology

3 cr

PRL 101Introduction to Paralegal Study Prerequisite:

3 cr

Program Details

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Legal Office Administration - Paralegal

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Credits

22 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSelective Attention

Tasks

Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain docum
Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills,
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet
Manage attorneys' calendars and schedule meetings.
Request, review, and summarize relevant records for the cases.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court official
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.

Technology

Document management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareDesktop publishing softwareCategorization or classification softwareData base user interface and query softwareAccounting softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareHuman resources software

Tools

Desktop computersImage scannersLaser facsimile machinesNotebook computersOptical character recognition equipmentPersonal computersPhotocopiersScannersDigital audio recordersDigital camerasDigital duplicating machinesDocument scannersDocument shreddersElectric typewritersHandheld calculatorsLaptop computersMicrofiche machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPagersPhotocopying equipmentSwitchboards

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupportAchievementRecognitionIndependence

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Legal correspondence and affidavits — draft basic versions under attorney supervision in a law office or corporate legal department.
Paper and electronic filing systems — organize and maintain case documents following established office protocols.
Legal terminology and document formats — recognize and apply standard conventions when formatting pleadings and briefs under direct guidance.
Public records and internet sources — locate and retrieve basic factual information to support case preparation under supervisor direction.
Office suite software and document management platforms — use to create, save, and retrieve legal files in a supervised work environment.
Client intake information — collect and record accurately during initial meetings with attorneys and clients present.
Legal statutes and codes — read and identify relevant provisions under close attorney direction during assigned research tasks.
Trial exhibit folders and binders — assemble and label under attorney instruction to support courtroom preparation.
Deadlines and task lists — follow time management protocols to complete assigned paralegal duties within established schedules.
Oral instructions from supervising attorneys — listen actively and confirm understanding before executing document or research tasks.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

BUS 215Business Communication

3 cr

BUS 241Principles of Accounting I

3 cr

BUS 263The Legal and Social Environment of Business

3 cr

CIS 146Computer Applications

3 cr

OAD 125Word Processing

3 cr

OAD 201Legal Terminology

3 cr

PRL 101Introduction to Paralegal Study Prerequisite:

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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