PARALEGAL
Program Objective
To prepare the student for an entry level career as a Paralegal. The program stresses
practical and specific paralegal skills designed to meet the employment and personnel
training needs of attorneys, corporations, government agencies, law firms, legal
departments of banks, insurance companies, and various business organizations.
Courses in this program will provide students with skills in legal research, writings and
analysis, basic concepts of substantive, administrative and procedural law, and a general
understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities of a legal assistant.
Students will also acquire additional skills in keyboarding, computers and accounting.
Career Opportunities
Paralegal
Legal Office Assistant
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Claim Examiner
Compliance and Enforcement Inspector
Title Examiner
Competency Profile
Upon completion of the Paralegal program, the graduate should be able to:
Prepare memorandums, briefs, and other forms of legal correspondence.
Research and provide reference for legal documents.
Screen and interview prospective clients.
Use legal terminology, law books, and WestLaw for accurate legal research.
Proofread and edit appropriate law documents.
Use clear communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and maintain a
professional appearance in law proceedings.
Demonstrate proficiency in using computer word processing and
spreadsheets using Microsoft Office software programs.
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