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Legal Assistants coordinate office activities for Attorneys or Administrative Law Examiners. Legal Assistants perform a variety of legal secretarial duties such as scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents, docketing cases and providing data and direction to others. The work requires knowledge of legal, secretarial, and office practices. Our Legal Secretary Specialist program takes the training to another level for individuals looking to work in a legal office setting. Individuals will learn the necessary skills to becoming a successful legal assistant, study and understand the law and prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam.
**Office 2016 is available upon request.
Understanding the Law
The US legal system plays an ever-increasing role in our lives. Our Understanding the Law course helps you become engaged in the study of US law by examining how various aspects of law affect individuals. We use hypothetical and real world examples to illustrate important points of the law and to inspire insight. This course also incorporates extensive coverage of ethical issues, consumer rights, employee rights and family law. Students will discover the fundamental different types of US law, including international and comparative law in order to gain essential knowledge for today's global marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): None
Administrative Assistant
As an office professional, you only have to do one thing: everything! And there never seems to be enough time to do it all, much less learn how. But if you really want to ramp up your job performance – and add value to your employer – you need to take this Administrative Assistant course. This course offers an almost endless supply of savvy advice, great tips, proven tools, and powerful strategies for dealing with both everyday job responsibilities and requirements.
So whether you’re brushing up your skills, keeping up with new developments in business, increasing your own marketability, or just starting a challenging and rewarding career, this comprehensive course is just the right thing to move your career forward!
Prerequisite: None
Legal Assistant (Secretary)
Looking for a challenge? Do you like research and staying organized? Do you enjoy the excitement of a busy office? If so, then you should consider becoming a legal assistant or legal secretary. Legal assistants/secretaries perform clerical duties at law firms and other legal offices. Unlike regular assistants/secretaries, legal assistants require extensive knowledge of legal proceedings and documentation. They may do factual or legal research at all levels of a case and will often organize meetings, appointments and dates for attorneys. Our Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary course will introduce the basic duties of the job and the knowledge necessary to be successful in the field.
Prerequisite & Recommendation: Student needs to have general secretarial training or experience. We highly recommend that the student also take a course in Understanding the Law to have a very solid background in the legal system.
Microsoft® Office (MOS) 2019
If you're looking for a way to get up to speed quickly on the newest version of Microsoft Office, this course offers step-by-step instructions to make it easy. Office 2019 has new features and tools to master, and whether you're upgrading from an earlier version or encountering the Office applications for the first time, you'll appreciate this simplified approach.
This course covers:
- Microsoft Word 2019
- Microsoft Excel 2019
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
- Microsoft Outlook 2019
- Microsoft Access 2019
- Microsoft Publisher 2019
Microsoft Office holds more than 90 percent of the market for Windows-based productivity suites. Our MS Office 2019 course makes this technology easy to understand, even for those who are new to computers.
NOTE: This course does NOT include the MS Office programs themselves. Students will need to have Office 2019 already installed on their computers.
** Course Subject to Change.
Understanding the Law
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the concepts involved in US law
- Recall basic classifications of the state and federal court system
- Define administrative law classifications
- Differentiate between the elements of torts and contracts
- Identify how the law relates to consumer rights
Administrative Assistant
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify general office tasks and procedures
- Recognize types of office equipment and computer programs used in business
- Describe the fundamentals of working with a team, communication skills and developing presentations
- Recall record keeping procedures
- Identify the basic requirements for bookkeeping and accounting in the office
Legal Assistant (Secretary)
After completing this course you should be able to:
- Define the job description of a legal assistant/secretary
- Identify correct billing, accounting and written communication methods
- Recognize types of contracts and torts and how to prepare legal documents
- List the basics of business partnerships, family law and litigation
- Recall the principles of estate planning and guardianship
Microsoft® Office (MOS) 2019
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall ways to create, edit, and print documents in Word
- Recognize how to create and manage worksheets in Excel
- Identify the steps to develop presentations in PowerPoint
- List how to create and manage databases in Access
- Identify the steps to manage email and calendars in Outlook
- Describe ways to create professional publications with Publisher
Understanding the Law
Understanding the Law Module 1
Introduction to the Law
- The English Source of U.S. Law
- Modern Sources of U.S. Law
- Types & Classifications of Law
- The Relationship Between Law & Ethics
- Using Court Cases
- Constitutional Law
- Judicial Review
- Separation of Powers
- The National Government
- What is Federalism?
- The Police Power
- The Bill of Rights
- Freedom of Speech & Religion
- Unreasonable Searches
- Due Process of Law
- Affirmative Action
- The Right to Privacy
Understanding the Law Module 2
The Court System & The Attorney
- What is Trial Court?
- Appellate Court
- Understanding Jurisdiction
- The State Court System
- The Federal Court System
- Trial Proceedings
- The Adversarial System
- Attorneys-at-Law
- Professional Ethics
- Hire & Fire an Attorney
- Legal Malpractice
- Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Understanding the Law Module 3
Administrative Law & Crimes
- What is Administrative Law?
- History of U.S. Administrative Law
- Administrative Agencies
- Areas of Administrative Law
- Agency Power, Process, & Action
- Limits of Agency Power
- What is a Crime?
- Parties to a Crime
- Corpus Delicti
- Felony, Misdemeanor, or Infraction
- Crimes Against the Person
- Crimes Against Property
- Defenses to Crimes
- Statute of Limitations
- Procedures in a Criminal Trial
- Parole, Probation, & Clemency
Understanding the Law Module 4
Torts & Contracts
- What are Torts?
- Torts by Intentional Conduct
- Torts by Negligent Behavior
- Strict Liability Torts
- Damages & the Collection of Damages
- Contracts: Enforceable Agreements
- How are Contracts Classified?
- Requisites of a Valid Contract
- Third Parties in Contracts
- Discharged Contracts
- Breach of Contract
- Individual Consumer Contracts
- Warranty Protection
Understanding the Law Module 5
Application of Law to the Individual
- Family Law
- Marriage Laws
- Legal Consequences of Marriage
- Laws Governing Parenthood
- Protection of Minors
- Termination of Marriage
- Family Law Contracts
- Motor Vehicle Law
- Owning a Motor Vehicle
- Driving a Motor Vehicle
- Purchasing Automobile Insurance
- Acquiring Ownership of Personal Property
- Will or Inheritance
- Mislaid, Lost, & Abandoned Property
Understanding the Law Module 6
Renters, Landlords & Employee Rights
- Types of Leases
- Landlord-Tenant Relationship
- Legal Remedies for Landlords
- Legal Remedies for Tenants
- Employee Rights
- Worker Laws
- Legal Classification of Employees
- Discrimination Laws
- Employee Duties
- Benefits for Employees
- Rights Regarding Unions
Understanding the Law Module 7
Consumer Rights, Family Law and Wills
- Consumer Rights and Protection
- Consumer Privacy
- Consumer Protection
- Federal Government Involvement in Family Law
- What is Marriage?
- Legal Consequences of Marriage
- Laws Govern Parenthood
- Divorce
- Family Laws and Contracts
- What is Estate Planning?
- Tax Burdens Reduced or Avoided
- Matters Concerning Wills
- Matters Concerning Probate
- Living Wills & Advance Directives
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant Module 1
Typing Practice & Improvement
- Pre-Test Your Typing Ability
- Finger Positioning Exercises
- Typing Practice Games
- Typing Progress Tracking
- Improve Your Typing Skills
- Increase Your Typing Speed
Administrative Assistant Module 2
The Workplace
- Office Administrative
- Employer Expectations
- Employer/Employee Responsibilities
- What is a Professional?
- Your Professional Image
- Business Etiquette
Administrative Assistant Module 3
Working Ethically
- Goals and Accountability
- Workstation Organization
- Managing Workload
- Life Management
- Ethics: The Basics
- Characteristics of Ethical Organizations
- Making Ethical Choices
- Working Ethically
Administrative Assistant Module 4
Developing Customer Focus
- Teams at Work
- Team Process
- Contributing to the Team
- Effective Teams and Team Challenges
- Customer Focus
- Customer Strategies
- Customer Service Skills
- Handling Difficult Situations
Administrative Assistant Module 5
Communication Skills
- The Communication Process
- Listening Skills
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Global Communication
- Workplace Collaboration Tools
- Telecommunications
- Security Issues
Administrative Assistant Module 6
Presentations and Planning
- Planning and Researching Presentations
- Writing Presentations
- Developing and Using Visual Aids
- Practice and Delivering Presentations
- Types of Meetings
- Meeting Formats
- Meeting Responsibilities
Administrative Assistant Module 7
Records Management
- Value of Records
- Storage Supplies, Equipment, Media
- Records Storage Systems
- Filing Procedures
- Filing Procedures for Electronic Records
- Preparing and Sending Outgoing Mail
- Handling Incoming Mail
Administrative Assistant Module 8
Business Travels and Financials
- Domestic Travel
- International Travel
- Cultural Differences
- Travel Procedures
- Financial Statements
- Employee Payroll
- Financial Forms and Transactions
- Bank Reconciliation
Administrative Assistant Module 9
Career Success
- Job Seeking
- Job Interview Skills
- Job Advancement and Changes
- Leading and Managing
- Leadership Traits
- Leadership Styles
- Leading People
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Legal Assistant (Secretary)
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 1
The Law Office
- The Lawyer’s Assistant
- The Career of a Lawyer’s Assistant
- NALS Certification
- Ethical Considerations
- Client-Lawyer Relationship
- Law Firms and Associations
- Public Service
- Maintaining Integrity
- Office Organization
- Interoffice Relationships
- Client Relations
- Public Relations
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 2
Computers, Billing and Basic Accounting Procedures
- Computers in the Law Office
- Operating Systems
- Document Management
- Understanding Billing
- Debits and Credits
- Time Entries
- Cost Entries
- Handling the Firm’s Checking Account
- Payroll
- Computing Interest
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 3
Written Communication
- The Basics of English Grammar
- Review of Sentence Structure
- Punctuation
- Capitalization
- Abbreviations
- Number Usage
- Word Division
- Writing Letters, Memos, and Messages
- Parts of a Business Letter
- Forms of Address
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 4
Legal Documents, Law Library and The Courts
- Preparing Legal Documents
- Legal Citations
- Legal Research
- Hierarchy of Legal Authority
- Legal Texts
- History of the Law
- The American Judicial System
- Dual System of Courts
- Terminology of the Court
- Court Officers
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 5
Administrative Agencies and Litigation
- Federal and State Agencies
- Opening the Litigation File
- Before the Suit is Filed
- Pleadings
- Request for Jury Trial
- Mediations
- Stipulations
- Trial Notebooks
- Settlement
- Appeals
- Billing
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 6
Contracts, Torts and Criminal Law Procedures
- The Statute of Frauds
- Types of Contracts
- Discharge of Contracts
- Kinds of Torts
- Initial Client Interview
- Sources of Criminal Law
- Classes of Crime
- Misdemeanor Cases
- Felony Cases
- Post-trial Proceedings
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 7
Family Law and Business Organizations
- Influence of Uniform Acts
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Procedures of Termination of Marriage
- Uncontested Proceedings
- Corporations
- Corporate Structure and Operation
- Incorporation Process
- Partnerships
- Limited Liability Company
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 8
Real Estate and Estate Planning
- History of Real Estate Law
- Evidence of Title to Real Estate
- Instruments of Conveyance
- The Real Estate Transaction
- Preparation of Deeds
- Terminology in Estate Planning
- Characteristics of a Will
- Types of Wills
- Preparation of Wills
Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Module 9
Guardianships and Bankruptcy
- The Uniform Probate Code
- Functions of Estate Administration
- Identification of Assets
- Personal Representative
- Probate Procedures
- The Bankruptcy Code
- Bankruptcy Courts and Jurisdiction
- Filing a Bankruptcy
- The Debtor’s Estate
- Discharge of Debts
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Microsoft® Office (MOS) 2019
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 1
Common Office Tasks
- All About Office 365
- Office Interface
- Saving Your Files
- Manipulating the Text
- Handling Case or Capitalization
- Entering Symbols and Foreign Characters
- Undoing and Repeating Commands
- Correcting Typos
- AutoCorrect Command
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 2
Working With Word Part 1
- Speed Techniques
- Creating a New Document
- Selecting Text
- Laying Out Text and Pages
- Numbering
- Headers and Footers
- Hyphenating Text
- Word Styles
- Constructing the Perfect Table
- Neat Table Tricks
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 3
Working With Word Part 2
- Spelling and Grammatical Errors
- Finding and Replacing Text
- Desktop Publishing with Word
- Experimenting with Themes
- Highlighting Parts of a Document
- Track Changes
- Reports and Scholarly Papers
- Generating a Table of Contents
- Compiling a Bibliography
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 4
Working With Excel
- New Excel Workbook
- Entering Data in a Workbook
- Refining Your Worksheet
- Selecting Cells
- Deleting, Copying and Moving Data
- Formulas and Functions
- Laying Out a Worksheet
- Analyzing Data
- Managing Information Lists
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 5
Working With PowerPoint
- Creating a New Presentation
- Selecting, Moving and Deleting Slides
- Themes and Slide Backgrounds
- Choosing Slide Size
- Footers and Headers on Slides
- Transitions and Animations
- Adding Audio
- Adding Notes
- Rehearsing and Timing
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 6
Working With Outlook
- Outlook Folders
- Categorizing Items
- Searching for Stray Folder Items
- Contacts Folder
- Handling Email
- Calendar
- Scheduling Appointments and Events
- Managing Time and Schedule
- Tasks, Reminders and Notes
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 7
Working with Access
- Tables and Queries
- Forms
- Creating a Database File
- Designing a Database
- Field Properties
- Entering Data
- Sorting
- Querying
- Filtering for Data
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 8
Working with Publisher
- Introducing Frames
- Creating a Publication
- Redesigning a Publication
- Formatting Text
- Text Wraps
- Placeholder Pictures
- Frames
- Decorating the Text
- Design Checker
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 9
Working with Charts and Graphs
- Creating a Chart
- Saving a Chart as a Template
- Chart Tricks
- SmartArt Diagram
- Handling Graphics and Photos
- Touching Up a Picture
- Drawing and Manipulating Lines, Shapes and Objects
- WordArt
Microsoft Office 2019 Module 10
One Step Beyond
- Customizing the Ribbon
- Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
- Ways of Distributing Your Work
- Working with Publisher
- Printing a Publication
- Filing Sharing and Collaborating
- OneDrive
- Sharing Files and Folders with Other
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Understanding the Law
Upon successful completion of our Understanding the Law course, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) certification exam to become a Certified Paralegal (CP). MUST fulfill additional requirements per NALA to sit for the exam.Administrative Assistant
Upon successful completion of our Administrative Assistant course, students will be prepared for an entry-level job as an Administrative Assistant in an office setting and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA).Legal Assistant (Secretary)
Upon successful completion of our Legal Secretary course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a Legal Secretary in a Law office setting and will be prepared, in part, to sit for the NALS national certification exam to become an Accredited Legal Professional (ALP). This exam also requires that you have one year of general office experience. Each state has specific requirements, we highly recommend you check with your state.
Microsoft® Office (MOS) 2019
After completing this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. The Microsoft Office Specialist Program has multiple levels. In order to quality for Microsoft Office Specialist Associate, you must complete any 3: • Excel Associate • Word Associate • Outlook Associate • PowerPoint Associate In order to quality for Microsoft Office Specialist Expert, you must already be an Microsoft Office Specialist Associate and complete any 2: • Access Expert • Word Expert • Excel Expert **Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player