Office Assistant-Legal

Program Overview

The Legal Office Assistant program equips students with administrative support skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency, legal knowledge, and communication abilities. Through hands-on experience and an internship, students gain a comprehensive understanding of office administration and prepare for careers as administrative assistants, receptionists, and other office professionals. The job outlook for this field is projected to grow steadily in the coming years.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Legal Office Assistant program prepares students for success in a variety of office settings by equipping them with administrative support responsibilities.
• Objectives:
Train students to develop skills in key topics such as Microsoft Office software, legal justice systems, desktop publishing, document formatting, and accounting. Enhance interpersonal and communication skills.
• Program Description:
The program combines theory and practice to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of office administration. Students gain hands-on experience using specialized software and complete an internship in an authentic office setting.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Administrative Assistant
• Receptionist
• Customer Service Representative
• Office Manager
• Office Assistant
• Office coordinator
• Job Outlook:
The national job outlook for this field is expected to grow steadily through 2026. (Source: onetonline.com)