Free Legal Secretary Course Online

Who this course is for

This course will help you gain knowledge and insight into the workings of a legal office; essential if you’re looking to secure a role as a top class Legal Secretary. The modules are: Introduction - introduces the fictitious case study including an organisation chart, departments and the work of a legal secretary. Module One - The main administrative services within a legal office, the areas of law, how the different departments work together, confidentiality within a legal office, contract of employment. Module Two - Different organisational structures, using organisation charts, producing a simple organisation chart, different methods of trading. Module Three - The judicial system in the UK, main postholders, barristers, solicitors and chartered legal executives. Module Four - Health and safety at work; risks and hazards in the office and how they can be avoided, the role of a first-aider, the main laws concerning health and safety, completing accident report form. Module Five - Organising resources and managing time effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines, working in a team, managing appointments and diaries, taking notes. Module Six - Functions and features of telephone systems, managing telephone calls, taking messages. Module Seven - Different types of letter, researching a report, using emails, proofreading documents, digital audio dictation. Module Eight - Filing, classifications and the equipment required, opening a new file, managing and maintaining filing systems, storing documents electronically, Data Protection Act. Module Nine - Effective communication in the office, creating a positive image, client care. Module Ten - Dealing with the post, using different postal services, photocopying, other tasks undertaken by Reprographics. Reference - includes information on terminology, abbreviations and more