If the idea of working in a law firm excites you, consider becoming a legal administrative assistant. As a legal administrative assistant, you would likely have many responsibilities, such as preparing common legal documents like wills, contracts and leases. Working under the direction of a licensed lawyer, you may help write legal briefs, schedule examinations and organize evidence necessary for court appearances. You would be able to take pride in being a valuable part of a professional legal team.
Legal administrative assistants are not just found in traditional law firms. You can also find them working in government agencies, corporate legal departments, charities and legal aid organizations.
The Everest College Legal Administrative Assistant Program
If a legal administrative assistant career sounds exciting to you, you can get the education you need from Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care in Mississauga to qualify for many entry-level positions in the legal field.
This seven-month program provides you with a solid background in the business, legal and operational aspects of the legal administrative assistant profession. Subjects include:
- Introduction to Computers
- Windows Fundamentals
- Word Processing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Business English and Proofreading
- General Law Office Procedures
- Wills and Estates
- Real Estate Law
- Civil Litigation
- Family Law
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Principles of Canadian Law and Legal Terminology
After graduation, you can get further support from Everest’s dedicated Career Services team. They can help you transition from school to the workplace by helping with everything from writing a winning resume to choosing a professional wardrobe to identifying and contacting local employers.
About the Mississauga Campus
Everest College's Mississauga campus is situated at 1300 Central Parkway West just east of the Deer Run Shopping Centre at the intersection of Central Parkway West and Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga (L5C 4G8). The campus has ample off-street parking and is also within blocks of the Erindale metro train station. The campus offers a wide range of career education programs in the business, health care, technology and legal fields.
For more information about Everest's Legal Administrative Assistant program in Mississauga or other career education programs, contact Everest College today!
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
