Certificate Program
Curriculum Code No.: 3163

Department of Business Studies
Penn 401 Phone 215-968-8227

The Legal Office Assistant program is designed to provide specialized training for those who plan a career in a legal office profession that requires extensive knowledge of office skills and computer applications.

Graduates apply their legal expertise and work in the following positions: Administrative legal assistant, legal secretary, legal office manager, legal receptionist, and litigation clerk. These positions can be found in law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments and other businesses.

Graduates of this program are able to:

• Edit and process legal documents such as contracts and court papers
• Use legal reference books, standard form manuals, and case files
• Use computers to create and edit legal forms and documents
• File papers with the court, government agencies, and other interested parties
• Keep track of actions taken, deadlines for future filings, and scheduled court appearances
• Remind attorneys about upcoming events or appointments and any needed preparations
  
• Keep a record of services rendered, time, or money spent on cases by the attorney or other staff members
• Make appointments and travel arrangements for attorneys and staff

Since the individual circumstances and backgrounds of students vary, all students planning to complete this certificate program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to develop a planned sequence of courses to meet their individual needs.

*MOUS certification available

^A Open to Credit by Examination
^B Course requires prerequisite.