Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime, Online and Hybrid Classes
  • Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Program Data Sheet

Major Description

This program prepares students to work in a variety of law-related fields. Specialized legal courses include Civil Procedures, Family Law and Criminal Law. Exposure to basic legal concepts is accomplished through courses in Transactional Law and Legal Editing & Proofreading. Students also take a variety of general administrative courses covering software applications, keyboarding and communications.

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

DCTC offers courses that prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification exam. MCAS credential validates skills in using Microsoft Office 2010 meeting the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies.

Program Prerequisite

  • Students must take a two-minute typing test before enrolling in
    Description
    OFFC 1005 This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors

    Credits: 3

    Effective Dates: 03/02/1998 - 12/31/9999

    Course Outline: OFFC1005

    OFFC 1005 Keyboarding/Formatting  Keyboarding/Formatting. Students must achieve a speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors to be admitted to the course.
  • If students do not type at this level, they must successfully complete
    Description
    OFFC 1000 This course is an introduction to basic keyboarding with emphasis on developing touch typing skills. Prerequisites: None

    Credits: 1

    Effective Dates: 03/02/1998 - 12/31/9999

    Course Outline: OFFC1000

    OFFC 1000 Basic Keyboarding  Basic Keyboarding prior to registering for
    Description
    OFFC 1005 This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors

    Credits: 3

    Effective Dates: 03/02/1998 - 12/31/9999

    Course Outline: OFFC1005

    OFFC 1005 Keyboarding/Formatting  Keyboarding/Formatting.

Work Environment

Key employers include law firms, court systems, insurance agencies, legal and trust departments of banks, corporations and government agencies. Legal administrative assistants interact often and directly with clients and staff.

Potential Job Titles

  • Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Law Secretary
  • Legal Secretary

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $22.76/hour
  • Top Earners: $32.47/hour

Gainful Employment Reports

Academic Advisor


Instructors

Susan Johanson 651-423-8239 susan.johanson@dctc.edu BIO
Charlotte Kodner 651-423-8428 charlotte.kodner@dctc.edu BIO