Working in the Legal Environment

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This course will help you gain knowledge and insight into the workings of a legal office; essential if you’re looking to secure a role as a top class Legal Secretary. The modules are: Introduction – introduces the fictitious case study including an organisation chart, departments and the work of a legal secretary. Module One – The main administrative services within a legal office, the areas of law, how the different departments work together, confidentiality within a legal office, contract of employment. Module Two – Different organisational structures, using organisation charts, producing a simple organisation chart, different methods of trading. Module Three – The judicial system in the UK, main postholders, barristers, solicitors and chartered legal executives. Module Four – Health and safety at work; risks and hazards in the office and how they can be avoided, the role of a first-aider, the main laws concerning health and safety, completing accident report form. Module Five – Organising resources and managing time effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines, working in a team, managing appointments and diaries, taking notes. Module Six – Functions and features of telephone systems, managing telephone calls, taking messages. Module Seven - Different types of letter, researching a report, using emails, proofreading documents, digital audio dictation. Module Eight – Filing, classifications and the equipment required, opening a new file, managing and maintaining filing systems, storing documents electronically, Data Protection Act. Module Nine – Effective communication in the office, creating a positive image, client care. Module Ten – Dealing with the post, using different postal services, photocopying, other tasks undertaken by Reprographics. Reference – includes information on terminology, abbreviations and more

Course information

Name: Working in the Legal Environment Qualification title: Working in the legal environment Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Exam Awarding Multiple Awarding Bodies Created 20170110 12:01:09 Updated 20170113 11:34:56

Entry requirements

None

Provider

PITMAN TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
gail.charlton@pitman-training.com
n/a

Address

Walkers Court, Audby Lane Town: Wetherby

Learning aims

Title: Working in the legal environment Qualification: Working in the legal environment Classification: Business, Administration and Law

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