Legal Office Specialist Diploma

Business Office Technology Diploma
Legal Office Specialist

(NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS)

HGTC is responding to the requests of attorneys in our area by offering training in a Legal Office Specialist program. In addition to gaining skills in keyboarding, current office computer software, communication, and business math, students will take two courses in legal procedures. They will learn ethics, legal terminology, transcription, and other legal office procedures.

Typical Coursework Includes:

• Keyboarding
• Telephone Techniques
• Calculator Techniques
• Legal Terminology
• Database Fundamentals
• Spreadsheet Techniques
• Transcription
• Employability Skills

Why Study Legal Office Specialist:

Students will learn preparation of legal documents relating to real estate, family law, wills, probate claims, corporations, and non-court documents.

Job Placement Rate (2001): 90%

Entry Level Salaries (2001):

• Average Annual Wage - $19,386
• Average Hourly Wage - $9.38