Legal Assisting

Heald College Fresno Campus
Fresno, California, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' With Legal Assistants and other non-attorney law office positions in high demand, there’s no better time to enter the legal profession. The consistent rise in operating expenses is forcing law offices to reduce costs by assigning important tasks to motivated support staff. As law firms and legal departments increasingly rely on this support, the demand for qualified Legal Assistants will continue to rise.

Employers in today’s job market are looking for candidates who can multi-task to meet a variety of operational needs. Legal Assistants play a mission critical role, ensuring that law offices run efficiently and that lawyers are thoroughly prepared for their cases.

What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald’s Legal Assisting program pursue rewarding careers as Legal Assistants, Legal Administrative Assistants, Legal Office Clerks, and Legal Secretaries. They work in a variety of different organizations, including law firms, government agencies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and social service agencies. A Heald degree serves as a solid foundation for graduates who choose to pursue certification as an Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS), as well.

Legal Assistants are typically responsible for editing legal documents for accuracy, reviewing legal journals, and writing correspondence and legal documents under the supervision of an attorney. Some attorneys even delegate specific casework to their Legal Assistants, allowing them to delve deeper into the issue at hand. Although they are not paralegals, Legal Assistants are often asked to prepare written reports or legal documents, track cases, and organize documents for attorneys to use in court. As a Legal Assistant, your primary objectives will be to make sure the law office runs efficiently and support the needs of your team. ...''

Phone:(559) 438-4222

School Address:

Heald College Fresno Campus
255 West Bullard Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
P (559) 438-4222
F (559) 438-0948
USA

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