AAS in Legal Administrative Assistant at Minnesota State Community And Technical College
This major is designed to prepare students for employment as legal administrative secretaries or assistants. Responsibilities in the law firm may include processing incoming and outgoing mail, communicating through electronic mail, scheduling, keyboarding court and non-court documents and forms, transcribing court and non-court documents and forms, filing and retrieving records, and monitoring the court calendar. In addition, they may be given more challenging tasks such as organizing and maintaining client files, composing and dictating letters, performing research, generating reports, maintaining client trust accounts and other bookkeeping applications, and applying supervisor responsibilities. This major requires strong verbal, listening, and writing skills; interpersonal and supervisory skills; ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, schedule, direct othersÂ’ activities and knowledge of a variety of software application programs and integrated electronic office systems.
Program outcomes
1. Use basic accounting principles.
2. Analyze appropriate communication skills.
3. Select computer technology.
4. Develop critical thinking skills.
5. Discuss knowledge of law.
6. Manage office procedures.
7. Practice social responsibility.
8. Develop teamwork techniques.
9. Justify ethical behavior.
Employment information
Employment outside the lawfirm is also a viable option for Legal Administrative graduates. Responsibilities are similar to those detailed above, but more specific in nature depending on the area of employment.
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Employment outside the lawfirm is also a viable option for Legal Administrative graduates. Responsibilities are similar to those detailed above, but more specific in nature depending on the area of employment.
Tags: administrative secretaries, basic accounting principles, client trust, critical thinking skills, electronic office systems, outgoing mail, retrieving records, select computer, software application programs, supervisory skills, trust accounts