Legal Services
Legal services staff are the support staff to barristers and solicitors. Legal secretaries develop advanced practical skills in administration and computing and have a thorough understanding of the concepts, terminology, practices and documentation specific to courts and legal offices. These skills include the preparation of legal documents such as contracts and wills.
Employment opportunities
- Job Ready Martin College Graduate
Legal Administrative Assistant; Legal Receptionist
- Plus 2-5 Years of Experience
Paralegal; Legal Secretary; Registration Clerk
Courses on this page
- Diploma of Legal Services
- Certificate IV in Legal Services
- Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)
Diploma of Legal Services
35 weeks - $8,460
- Start dates: 16 Feb / 23 Mar / 13 Jul / 21 Sep
- Available at: Brisbane, Sydney
- Graduates of this pathway will receive the National Qualifications BSB51007 Diploma of Legal Services, BSB41207 Certificate IV in Legal Services and BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)
- Not available to Student Visa holders
- Entry requirements >>>
Subjects
Legal, Communications, Computing
Full list of subjects covered on this course >>>
Certificate IV in Legal Services
25 weeks - $6,100
- Start dates: 16 Feb / 23 Mar / 13 Jul / 21 Sep
- Available at: Brisbane, Sydney
- Graduates of this pathway will receive the National Qualifications BSB41207 Certificate IV in Legal Services and BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)
- Not available to Student Visa holders
- Entry requirements >>>
This course builds knowledge of communication and computing skills and introduces specific legal secretarial skills in documentation.
After achieving this qualification, you may choose to either enter the workforce, or to continue your business studies by undertaking a Diploma qualification.
Subjects
Legal, Communications, Computing
Full list of subjects covered on this course >>>
Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)
10 weeks - $3,400
- Start dates: 16 Feb / 23 Mar / 13 Jul / 21 Sep
- Available at: Brisbane, Sydney
- Graduates will receive the National Qualification BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)
- Not available to Student Visa holders
- Entry requirements >>>
An introductory qualification focussing on computing and communication skills. Completion of this course leads to entry into higher level Certificate and Diploma courses.
Subjects
Legal, Communications, Computing
Full list of subjects covered on this course >>>
Pathways
Information on pathways and Embedded Units of Competency
- Diploma of Legal Services (PDF 18KB)
- Certificate IV in Legal Services (PDF 16KB)