Paralegal Courses
Paralegals assist legal professionals by preparing court materials, conducting research, managing paperwork, and communicating with clients and witnesses.
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How do I become a Paralegal
Get qualified to work as a Paralegal with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
BSB50720
Duration
4 weeks - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Become a paralegal with the BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services. This nationally recognised business qualification will help you gain an in-depth understanding of the Australian legal system, and delivers the administrative skills you need to support a team of law professionals. The course covers: carrying out legal research, maintaining a legal filing system, writing complex documents, communicating in a legal services environment, and following legal instructions. You’ll also have the opportunity to ...
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Duration
4 weeks - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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BSB40620
Duration
6 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get an administrative role at a law firm or legal office with the BSB40620 Certificate IV in Legal Services. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the Australian legal system, while delivering a range of administrative skills and legal knowledge. The course covers: protecting information, carrying out simple legal research, assisting with the preparation of legal documents, communicating in a legal office, maintaining a legal filing system, legal principles of contract and tort law ma...
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Duration
6 months - 18 months
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BSB30320
Duration
6 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The BSB30320 Certificate III in Legal Services prepares you for work in a legal services environment, using standard business software and communicating with co-workers and clients. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the fundamentals of the Australian legal system as well as carrying out legal searches, searching public records, collecting data, lodging documents, business writing, communication, and teamwork. Enquire now for entry requirements, study unit choices, and future enrolment dates.
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Duration
6 months - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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BSBAUD412
The BSBAUD412 Work within Compliance Frameworks outlines the skills and knowledge required to identify statutory, legislative, and regulatory requirements and relate them to individual work practices. It ensures ongoing adherence to the compliance framework. This applies to individuals who perform their duties in accordance with the compliance framework relevant to their job role, occupation, or profession.
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How much does a Paralegal earn?
In Australia, a full time Paralegal generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Paralegal?
The number of people working in the legal administrative industry has decreased slightly over the last five years. There are about 9,100 people working in legal administration in Australia but only a small percentage are employed as Paralegals. Paralegal work can be found in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Paralegal?
A Diploma of Legal Services is a good qualification to consider if you’re embarking on a Paralegal career. This 12 month course covers all aspects of the legal system and you can specialise in the area of law you are most interested in.
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Paralegals play an important role in legal proceedings by assisting lawyers and other legal professionals to prepare for cases. You’ll help prepare materials needed in court like legal documents or transcripts. You might have to interview clients or witnesses or conduct research relating to a case. Paralegals have to manage a lot of paperwork so you may have to spend time collating documents or filing pieces of information.
Attention to detail is a crucial quality for Paralegals and you’ll also have to be highly organised. You’ll need a strong knowledge of the legal system and have to be flexible when needed. Your work will have you involved with several cases at once so being able to manage multiple activities at one time is essential. Paralegals need to be good at communicating with people and should be able to work as part of a team.
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