Legal Administration

Assiniboine’s 16-month Legal Administration certificate program prepares graduates to work as an office professional in the legal industries such as law, justice or real estate.
 

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply administrative skills and legal knowledge to efficiently execute legal office procedures.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity in all legal matters, including adherence to professional ethical standards and all applicable legal rules.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of a legal office or department, including scheduling appointments, managing client files and billings, and coordinating meetings and events.
• Conduct legal research and compile information from a variety of sources to assist in the preparation of legal documents and court filings.
• Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills to efficiently address challenges and manage tasks in a fast-paced, high pressure office environment.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in administrative tasks.
• Manage financial records, process transactions, and support business operations in an office setting.
• Present information clearly and concisely in a variety of formats.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, accounting software, and other industry standard software programs for a variety of administrative tasks.

Success Factors

You might be a good fit for this program if you would enjoy:

• Working in law and justice.
• Maintaining excellent attention to detail and being meticulous in your work.
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Working closely within a team of legal professionals.
• Interacting with the clients and providing excellent customer service.

Expectations for the Program and Industry:

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is strongly recommended given the potential need to travel for practicum placement.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Pass a criminal record and vulnerable person checks.
• Work a variety of shifts, including nights, evenings and weekends.
• Continually seek and be open to feedback and critiques.
• Listen to direction and act on it accordingly.
• Maintain professionalism, attention to detail and quality of work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage projects and time effectively, meeting deadlines and delivering work within industry standards and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with team members and contribute effectively to group projects.
• Perform static tasks, such as sitting and using a computer.
• Perform physical tasks, such as operating and maintaining small equipment.
• Use and keep up to date with changes in technology and be willing to continuously learn and adapt.
• Work in a collaborative team environment or independently as the situation requires.
• Take ownership of your work and be accountable for meeting deadlines, communicating progress and solving problems independently as they arise.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity in all legal matters, including adherence to professional ethical standards and the rules.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changes in the work environment.