Paralegal - Heald College - Hayward

Paralegal from Heald College - Hayward is a Campus Associate Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program Description In this program, students learn the essential knowledge and skills to enter the legal field as a paralegal. Major topics covered include legal research and writing, civil litigation, criminal law, criminal procedure, contracts, torts, law office management, business organizations, and ethics as it applies to the paralegal profession. This program prepares students for entry level paralegal positions in a variety of functions including law firms, legal departments of corporations, and other non-profit, state, and federal agencies. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, students should be able to: 1. Conduct independent legal research and apply critical thinking skills to identify areas of law that are relevant and applicable to various legal issues. 2. Draft legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings and other legal documentation applying critical thinking, organizational, and legal research and legal writing skills. 3. Apply modern and legal technology to the performance of legal documentation, tasks and other assignments. 4. Demonstrate the ability to assist an attorney in preparing legal cases for trial through the use of interviewing and investigation skills, legal research and legal document preparation skills. 5. Identify and analyze ethical issues that may arise in the performance of work as a paralegal. 6. Perform law office management tasks such as maintaining case files and other relevant case information in an organized and effective manner suitable for the legal environment. 7. Demonstrate effective communication skills and how they are used in relation to the profession of a paralegal. View more details on Heald College - Hayward, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.