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Legal Secretary Training | Online Study
Take your career to the next level with Australia’s best legal secretary training online. The learning outcomes of our courses give you all the practical and theoretical skills needed for entry-level positions and more advanced legal assistance opportunities. View our courses below and find your next training for legal secretary jobs in Australia.
Our Legal Secretary Training Courses
BSB30320 Certificate III in Legal Services
Are you looking for an entry-level opportunity in a legal assistant or receptionist role? Never worked in the legal industry before and need to gain the skills and knowledge relating to legal administration? Our Certificate III in Legal Services online program covers all the basics of working in a law firm while providing you with a broad range of knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of what taking on a legal assistant role is like.
This program explores the Australian legal system, including how the courts and government function and legal terminology. We’ll take you through various legal procedures, such as property transfers, wills, estates, family law, and privacy and confidentiality. You’ll learn about all job roles in the legal sector and gain skills in submitting legal paperwork, conducting basic research, drafting letters, court forms, business documents, and presentations.
BSB40620 Certificate IV in Legal Services
Want to make that career move into the legal industry? Enrol and undertake our online legal secretary training program through the completion of a Certificate IV in Legal Services. This legal assistant qualification covers a broad range of topics that will make you confident enough to take on a legal assistant or secretary role. You can also complete this certificate in the comfort of your own home through our online training portal.
Our Certificate IV in Legal Services online legal course includes understanding the Australian legal system, drafting complex legal documents, communication strategies, tort and evidence law, and the importance of privacy and confidentiality. We’ll also cover how to conduct simple legal research, maintain a file in legal services, apply legal principles in contracts, and build and maintain business relationships.
BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services
Looking for a higher-level qualification that will broaden your existing knowledge of the legal industry or provide you with a high degree of competence at a legal assistant or paralegal level? Enrol in our Diploma of Paralegal Services qualification today to expand your skills and understanding of various legal processes and principles. You can also complete this legal assistant course in the comfort of your own home through our online training portal.
The Diploma of Paralegal Services online legal course includes applying your understanding of the Australian legal system, maintaining a file in a legal environment, conducting and applying legal research, taking instructions, and writing complex documents. We will also look at applying legal principles in criminal, family, corporate, wills and probate matters, and assisting with court procedures.
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Improve your current knowledge or start a career in the legal industry with our nationally recognised legal secretary online training. Call us today to ask any questions, learn more about what’s involved with each of our courses, or start the enrolment process! Alternatively, leave us a message on our contact page.
Your Questions Answered
Can I undertake legal secretary training online?
Yes, all of our legal secretary courses are online. We offer a learning management system to streamline your studies and make it easier for you to learn, submit assignments, and know exactly where you’re at in your course. The qualifications offered at Melissa Mahoney Legal College are nationally recognised across Australia.
How long does an online legal secretary course usually take to complete?
What is the difference between a legal secretary and a legal assistant?
The roles may overlap, but a legal secretary usually focuses more on administrative tasks. In contrast, a legal assistant might take on paralegal tasks, such as legal research, document drafting, and secretarial duties.