Less-than-2-year Certificate in Legal Office Assistant at Everett Community College |
Everett Community College
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Everett Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Single Campus with 7,674 students in Everett, WA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
The primary mission of Everett Community College is to provide quality education in an atmosphere that encourages all students to achieve their educational goals. Through effective teaching and supportive student services, the College prepares students to be lifelong learners, responsible community members, and citizens of a rapidly changing world. To accomplish this mission, the College will…
Provide equal access to educational opportunities for all students;
Maintain high standards of excellence in instructional programs and student services;
Promote a sense of campus community characterized by mutual support and open communication;
Encourage diversity, collegiality, and professionalism;
Collaborate with regional businesses, agencies, schools, and universities to create mutually beneficial partnerships. |
Everett Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Legal Office Assistant
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Legal Office Assistants prepare correspondence and legal papers such as summons, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of professional staff. In particular, they use transcription equipment and a computer to transcribe correspondence, pleadings, legal documents, and forms used in litigation. They also assist with filing, reception, and general office duties; they may also review legal journals and assist with legal research.
Legal Office Assistants are not paralegals and do not assist in actual case research and preparation or in legal proceedings.
Good English grammar and punctuation skills are required, as well as familiarity with personal computers and word processing software. Keyboarding speed of at least 60 words per minute is essential, depending upon the position.
Because Legal Office Assistants usually work with other office staff, they should be cooperative and able to work as part of a team. In addition, they should have good communication skills, be detail-oriented, and adaptable.
Legal Office Assistant, Certificate: 84 credits. Includes the courses required for the Legal Office Support Certificate and builds more advanced skills.
CAREER OPTIONS
Employment is generally found in law firms or law-related offices such as corporate legal departments of business firms, banks, insurance companies, government offices, and financial institutions.
Legal office assistants/secretaries are listed on the fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the largest numerical increases in employment between 2006 and 2016.
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