Legal Office Administration - Gaston College

Legal Office Administration from Gaston College is a Campus Associate Law degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Legal is a concentration under the curriculum title of Office Systems Technology. This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level positions in legal or government-related offices and provides professional development for the currently employed. Course work includes terminology, operational procedures, preparation and transcription of documents, computer software, and court-related functions, as they relate to the legal office profession. Emphasis is placed on the development of accuracy, organizational skills, discretion, and professionalism. Career Outline Graduates should qualify for employment in corporate legal departments; private practices, including real estate and estate planning; and city, state, and federal government offices. With appropriate work experience, graduates may apply for certification as a Professional Legal Secretary (PLS). Program Outcomes Students will demonstrate effective use of computer software applications to perform office functions related to legal office systems technology. Students will demonstrate proper use of terminology and effective communication techniques related to legal office systems technology. Students will demonstrate the ability to manage working relationships with internal and external customers. Students will be able to identify professional, ethical and social issues related to legal office systems technology. Students will demonstrate the ability to define a problem, identify possible solutions, and develop and implement solutions to issues arising in a business setting (individually and/or in work groups). View more details on Gaston College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law courses.