LEGAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION + INTERNSHIP

About the Program

Well-trained legal administrators are in demand. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and even businesses rely on their legal assistants to manage a broad range of essential tasks daily. From handling correspondence and preparing legal documents, to scheduling meetings and controlling confidential materials, legal administrators are at the heart of any law office.

Hands-on Legal Office Administration Training

In order to be successful on the job, legal administrators must possess the fundamental knowledge and skills that come with the right post-secondary education. The Legal Office Administration program at WCC College prepares students to step into the legal administration role as soon as they graduate. Students improve crucial administrative skills including knowledge of industry-standard office software, effective business writing, bookkeeping, and general office skills.

Along with the principles of Canadian law and general law, they also learn about key areas of the legal field including civil litigation, family law, corporate and commercial law, real estate law, and wills and estates law.

Objectives

• An in-depth understanding of how law firms operate & legal terminology
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiarity with Canadian, commercial & business law concepts
• Advanced software skills including spreadsheets, databases, presentations and electronic mail
• Improve business relations with a focus team building, networking and project management
• Computerized Accounting Systems: payroll, inventory, financial statements, Simply Accounting and QuickBooks

Your Career

As a graduate of the Legal Office Administration program at Windsor Career College, these are the types of employers waiting for you:

• Law firms
• Government offices
• Corporate legal departments