Office Administration - Legal

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Area Of Interest

Business

Duration

2 years

Program Code

0242

Location

Distance Education

Overview

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:

Fall, Winter & Spring start (September, January, May) full-time & part-time, online:  0242

Apply today at: www.ontariocolleges.ca

 

Top Highlights

  • Develop advanced administrative skills for the legal environment.
  • Common semester 1 and 2 with the Office Administration – General program

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
  2. manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities and procedures.
  3. coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information.
  4. operate and provide support to others related to the use of office equipment and technologies.
  5. evaluate, establish and administer legal records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records.
  6. produce client account and billing records for legal services by compiling relevant information and using accounting software.
  7. produce legal documentation for corporate, civil, family, real estate and wills and estates law using available technologies and applying industry standards.
  8. use interpersonal and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the goals of the organization.

Employment Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue a career as a legal administrative assistant or receptionist in a law firm, government office or corporate legal department.

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Lianne Jackson

Lianne Jackson

Program Officer, Distance Education
(807) 475-6171

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