Legal Support Professional

Certificate of Proficiency

Secretaries who have a solid foundation in basic skills can move into the legal field upon completion of this certificate program. It provides an understanding of the law, familiarity with legal vocabulary and procedures, and experience in using word processing software.

The following constitute prerequisites:
Demonstrated proficiency and/or equivalent college/business school credits as follows:

• Keyboarding at 50+ wpm
• Electronic Printing Calculators

Program Outcomes

1. Effectively use a variety of computer software to accomplish office tasks according to industry standards.
2. Effectively apply math concepts in the context of common business practices.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing in the context of common business practices, as well as showing the ability to define, explain, correctly spell, and effectively use businesss and legal terminology.
4. Design, maintain, and evaluate office systems (paper flow, mail procedures, records management, financial records, etc.).
5. Work as a team member in an office environment to accomplish the goals of the organization.
6. Identify and use common legal resources found in a law office, law library, or on the Internet to locate and summarize information relating to legal specialties, court systems, and legal careers.
7. Explain the importance of developing positive personal images and attributes, personal and professional ethics, maintaining confidentiality, and good client relationships.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2012-2013 Olympic College Catalog