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Careers in the legal industry extend beyond solicitors and judges to many other roles, such as secretaries, administrators and receptionists, who keep legal departments and law firms running smoothly.

The Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) is a great way to start an entry-level career in a legal environment.

You gain the knowledge, skills and qualification necessary to work as a legal secretary or support person in a legal office or legal department within an organisation.

What Will I Learn?

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

• Conduct a public record search
• Maintain confidentiality in a legal office
• Process legal office mail
• Use legal terminology
• Prioritise and plan activities in a legal practice
• Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal office
• Deliver court documentation
• Word process, operate equipment and manage records
• Organise schedules
• Process payroll

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Articulation

As a graduate of this course, you'll receive advanced standing in the Certificate IV in Business Administration course. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more details.

Why This Course & Why SEEK Learning?

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This TAFE legal administration certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's a government-accredited and nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

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Course Structure

There are 15 units to be completed in this legal administration course. Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks Carry out search of the public record Handle receipt and dispatch of information Organise schedules Produce spreadsheets Participate in OHS processes Process payroll Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice Design and produce text documents Deliver court documentation Design and develop complex text documents Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy Create electronic presentations

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