Chris Millius
Phone number:
720-423-4741
Legal Secretary/Assistant Program
This is a fast track program for individuals who are currently working in a general office position and want to enter the legal field. The program emphasis is on legal office procedures, legal terminology, transcribing, and formatting legal documents. Students entering this program must show they are proficient in the following: 45 to 50 wpm on a five-minute timing with no more than five errors and CIS 118 Intro PC Applications.
Why consider becoming a legal administrative assistant?
Earn salaries of $22,000 - $50,000 per year depending on experience
Utilize your skills by working in a multi-task environment
Learn to prepare legal documents
Flexible class schedules make learning convenient
Acquire an understanding of legal terminology and procedures
What is the average pay for legal administrative assistant jobs?
|
Job Title |
Hourly Pay |
Annual Salary |
|
Entry-level |
$21.06 |
$43,807 |
|
Experience |
$27.70 |
$57,617 |
|
Legal Support Workers |
$14.89 - $28.24 |
$30,972 - $58,735 |
What types of jobs can I choose to learn?
- Administrative assistant
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
What types of companies can I work for?
- Bank trust departments
- Community legal services program
- Courts
- Government agencies
- Insurance agencies
- Investment firms
- Large corporations
- Law firms
- Real estate and title agencies
Estimated Costs
Total Contact Hours: 421.25
Total Credit Hours: 22 Hours
Estimated Program Cost: $2,244.00 plus materials
Estimated Time to Complete: 7 months
The estimated costs are for reference only. Exact prices will be assigned during the registration process.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office: 720-423-4744
Financial Aid Fax: 720-423-4903
Hours: M-W 8am-6pm; TH-F 8am-3pm
Note: Not all programs qualify. Please click on the Cost tab to see if your program qualifies.
Required Courses
| Course Title | Course Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business English |
ENG 113 |
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| Complete PC Word Processing |
CIS 135 |
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| Business Editing Skills |
BTE 166 |
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| Legal Office Procedures |
BTE 238 |
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| Legal Transcrip Hands-on Lab |
BTE 230 |
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| Legal Transcription |
BTE 229 |
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| Legal Terminology & Procedures |
BTE 117 |
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| Word Processing Techniques II |
BTE 255 |
Need more information?
Events
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Closed: No Classes, Registration Closed Time: 12:00am |
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Closed: Memorial Day Time: 12:00am |
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Closed: Memorial Day Time: 12:00am |
