Program Objective
To prepare the student for entry into a responsible executive secretarial position with options to concentrate in legal skills. Executive secretaries are highly trained business specialists with top transcription, keyboarding and word processing skills. With experience, they often share in the activities an decisions of management and have positions of prestige as valuable team members. Microcomputer, accounting and legal skills offer additional opportunities for our graduates.
Legal secretaries prepare legal papers and correspondence such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney. They also may review law journals and assist in other ways with legal research.
Career Opportunities
Executive Secretaries
Legal Secretaries
Legal Receptionists
Office Managers
Personnel Clerks
Legal Assistants
Competency Profile
Upon completion of the Executive Secretary - Legal Option program, the graduate should be able to:
Maintain high accuracy and speed in keyboarding processes.
Demonstrate proficiency in using computer word processing, spreadsheets, and databases using Microsoft Office software programs.
Integrate proper English, speedwriting, transcription, and keyboarding skills in the production of excellent business correspondence.
Proofread and edit business documents.
Demonstrate the proper use of professional business dress, attitude, and work ethics in the office environment.
Use clear communications skills, both verbally and in writing, in the business office.
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