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Legal administrative assistants are often key employees in law firms and government agencies. At Globe University-Sioux Falls, you will receive training in organizational and communication skills and legal knowledge expected by employers.
Our legal administrative assistant diploma can be completed in just 12 months. To learn more, contact our Sioux Falls college at 1-877-303-6060.
Career opportunities for legal administrative assistants
This diploma program prepares you for positions such as the following:
- Legal secretary
- Technology specialist
- Legal recruiter
- Corporate legal administrative assistant
- Litigation assistant
- Office coordinator
Courses in our legal administrative assistant program
Obtaining the needed education to be a legal administrative assistant requires a student to become proficient in a number of areas. In our diploma program, we train students in law, business, office software, communications and more. You will study the following:
- Business Communications
- Business Writing
- Computer Information Systems
- MS Office Professional
- Keyboarding
- Legal Transcription
- Legal Terminology
- Torts
- Constitutional Issues
- American Legal Systems
- Litigation
- Law Office Procedures and Technology
- Ethics for the Law Office
- Global Citizenship
- Career Development
- Interpersonal Relations
These courses provide students with knowledge and skills they need for successful careers in private law firms, corporate legal departments and civil service legal positions in government agencies.
Program designed by legal professionals
We developed our diploma program with the help of a program advisory committee made up of experienced professionals in the legal field. We offer the most current training and coursework so that students are ready for today’s jobs.
Career development assistance
All students and graduates can receive resume and cover letter help, interview practice and help in identifying job leads.
Request more information about becoming a legal administrative assistant
If you are interested in becoming a legal administrative assistant, contact the Sioux Falls campus of Globe University for more information. Learn about our college, our program and our admissions process. Call us at 1-877-303-6060.