Legal Administrative Specialist

Program Length: 1050 Hours

Career Opportunities:
Legal Administrative Specialist, Administrative Support,
Front Desk Specialist, and Information Technology Assistant

Two people discussing business in a legal office

**Employers of Our Graduates**
The Florida A&M University
Leon County School Board
State of Florida
City of Tallahassee
The Florida State University
Leon County
Private Law Firms

Program Content / Objectives

The Legal Administrative Specialist Program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Legal Secretary. This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a Legal Administrative Specialist, Administrative Support, Front Desk Specialist, and Information Technology Assistant and to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations.

The content includes:

the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications
the use of technology to develop communication skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills
performance of office procedures specific to the legal environment
transcription of legal documents from machine dictation
production of high quality employment portfolios
research of job opportunities
legal aspects of business
legal terminology
job-seeking opportunities
and an externship providing on-the-job training.