Legal Assistant Courses
A Legal Assistant collaborates with legal professionals, preparing documents, assisting clients, conducting research, and managing administrative tasks.
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How do I become a Legal Assistant
Get qualified to work as a Legal Assistant 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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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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BSB30320
Duration
6 months - 12 months
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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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BSB60220
Duration
18 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Become a qualified conveyancer with the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing (BSB60220). This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to process and finalise a conveyancing transaction in accordance with Australian property law. The course covers: preparing legal documents, contract law, trust accounting, property law, corporate law, legal and risk management. You’ll also gain professional development skills in time management, negotiation, and decision making.
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Duration
18 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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How much does a Legal Assistant earn?
In Australia, a full time Legal Assistant 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 Legal Assistant?
While there are 9,100 people in the legal administrative industry in Australia, only a small percentage of these are hired as Legal Assistants. The number of people in this industry has decreased slightly in recent years. Legal Assistants can find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Legal Assistant?
If you’d like to become a Legal Assistant you could enrol in a Diploma of Legal Services. A Certificate IV in Legal Services or a Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) would also be suitable qualifications.
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Acquire specialised skills in property transactions and document preparation, essential for a successful career in conveyancing. Pathways for domestic and international students.
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Specialise in diverse legal fields, develop skills in legal services and administration, and prepare for roles in law firms and courts. Pathways for domestic and international students.
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Gain the skill to make a meaningful impact in the legal sector, specialising in roles such as paralegals, court administration, and law firm support.
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A Legal Assistant works with other legal professionals in a court or lawyer’s office. Your daily activities will be varied but could involve helping to prepare legal documents, assisting clients to get ready for a court appearance or gathering information needed for a legal case. You might have to do some research to help with an upcoming trial and will need a strong knowledge of the legal system. Legal Assistants will also have to perform some administrative tasks during their day.
Legal Assistants need to be thorough and have good attention to detail. It’s important that you can follow instructions and work well as part of larger team. You’ll need good people skills and you’ll have to be a good communicator. Legal Assistants will usually be working with many clients at any one time so you’ll need to have good time management skills and be able to multi-task.
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