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Legal Systems Administration

About
Are you an organized person who has an interest in the legal world? Check out Legal Systems Administration, a one-year, three credit program, where you will learn all of the skills the legal profession is seeking in qualified candidates! You will learn in a real office environment, and you will even have the opportunity to become a Microsoft Office Specialist, a highly sought-after skill in today's business world!

This is a one-year course designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a legal office. Students learn how to prepare for trial, draft legal documents and coordinate office activities. Instruction will enable students to become highly effective with word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Students learn to operate office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and telephones. Internships with law firms, real estate and government offices are encouraged. Students will prepare for the following credentials or certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and the Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination.

In addition to going straight to the workforce, our graduates have many options after successfully completing their courses! Further your education at a community college, technical school or university:
Bryant and Stratton: Paralegal Legal Associates Degree
Tidewater Community College: Paralegal Studies: Legal Administration


Careers:
Legal Secretary
Receptionist
Paralegal (entry Level)
Administrative Assistant
File Clerk
Court Clerk

Internships
All students at the Tech Center have the option to obtain an internship towards the end of their experience here. The philosophy is that there is invaluable knowledge and experience to be gained working side-by-side with a professional in an actual environment. Below are some of the great internships our students have had, thanks to Legal Systems Administration!
 


Below is a sample of organizations who have employed our students as interns:
Virginia Beach Judicial Center: File Clerk
Virginia Beach Police Department: Data Entry, Research Assistant, Receptionist
Byler & Sampson, Attorneys At Law: Front Desk; Legal Clerk
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office: Data Entry, Research Assistant
Hall Honda Corporate Office: Accounts Receivable Clerk
Samuel White Legal Firm: Legal Assistant
John Lee, Attorney-at-Law: File Clerk

Instructor: Marvella Phillips