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Careers in the legal industry extend beyond solicitors and judges to many other roles, such as secretaries, administrators and receptionists, who keep legal departments and law firms running smoothly.

The Certificate III in Business (Legal Administration) is a great way to start an entry-level career in a legal environment.

You gain the knowledge, skills and qualification necessary to work as a legal secretary or support person in a legal office or legal department within an organisation.

Course Requirements

As part of the course assessment, you will need to arrange work placement for a total of 95 hours. This may be either voluntary or paid service. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

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What Will I Learn?

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

• Conduct a public record search
• Maintain confidentiality in a legal office
• Process legal office mail
• Use legal terminology
• Prioritise and plan activities in a legal practice
• Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal office
• Deliver court documentation
• Word process, operate equipment and manage records

Articulation

As a graduate of this course, you'll receive advanced standing in the Certificate IV in Business Administration course. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more details.

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Why This Course & Why SEEK Learning?

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This TAFE legal administration certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's a government-accredited and nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

Course Structure

There are 12 units to be completed in this legal administration course. Apply the principles of confidentiality and security with the legal environment Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks Carry out search of the public record Handle receipt and dispatch of information Work effectively in a business environment Produce business documents Contribute to effective workplace relationships Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks Deliver court documentation Design and develop text documents