Get the Skills to Become a Legal Office Administrator

A professional legal office administrator in an office setting. Get a new career, start your Legal Office Administrator Diploma Program at CCBST.
As a Legal Office Administrator, you’ll provide administrative and front desk support in a law office setting

Legal Office Administrator Diploma Program in as Little as in 44 Weeks*

Are you an organized person who enjoys research and building a compelling argument? Then consider becoming a Legal Office Administrator.

Develop increased interpersonal, organizational, administrative, bookkeeping, computerized accounting, word processing, and communication skills.

Become a Confident and Trusted Legal Office Professional

During the Legal Office Administrator Diploma program, you’ll learn the communication, people and computer skills necessary to work as a Legal Assistant. Study word processing and computer programs, legal office procedures, family law, wills and estates, corporate law, litigation, and real estate purchase, sales, and contracts.

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Course Outline

The Legal Office Administrator Diploma program includes training in:

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Communication Essentials
  • Business Communications
  • Office Procedures
  • Accounting Essentials
  • Employment Achievement Strategies
  • Legal Terminology
  • Legal Transcription
  • Wills and Estates
  • Corporate and Business Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Family Law
  • Civil Litigation and Debt Collection
  • Legal Software
  • and more

When students finish their Legal Office Administrator Diploma program training, they will be qualified to begin a rewarding and challenging career in the field of law.

Career Opportunities

Legal Assistants are trained to provide administrative support to lawyers, legal departments or government agencies in the legal system. People in this role may be responsible for preparing legal documents, maintaining records and files, and conducting research. They may also prepare wills, real estate transactions, court reports, and affidavits.

The Legal Office Administrator Diploma program gives you the skills and training needed to qualify for an administrative support position in the legal field.

Graduates of the Legal Office Administrator Diploma program will be able to pursue employment as a:

  • Legal assistant
  • Legal secretary
  • Legal file clerk
  • Executive secretary
  • Administrative assistant
  • Office manager
  • Accounting assistant
  • Billing clerk
  • and more!

With so many valuable skills learned, you have a wide variety of career possibilities to choose from!

Thank you to all my teachers and CCBST for taking the time to teach me. I have learned a lot, and I feel that you have prepared me very well … You gave me the skills, knowledge, and confidence I need to be successful in my job. Many thanks to you all.
Maria Teresa

Funding Your Education

CCBST is an excellent option for individuals who want to get ahead without a major financial burden. At CCBST, tuition is more affordable than larger schools while maintaining the same quality of education.

You may also be eligible to receive Government Funding as all CCBST programs are full time.

Lastly, you may qualify for Second Career Eligibility Ontario. The Second Career program provides support to laid-off employees who will benefit from retraining to find work. Please contact a CCBST admissions representative to see if you meet the criteria.

For more information about Financial Aid and Second Career Training click here.

Is a Career in Legal Office Administration Right For You? Get More Info…

To learn more about careers in Legal Office Administration and to find out if CCBST is right for you, fill out the form to receive more information.

For immediate questions or to speak with a friendly CCBST Admissions Advisor, call:

Brampton 647-479-0986
Scarborough 416-769-9965
North York 416-960-5621
Mississauga 647-479-5612

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main focus of the Legal Office Administrator diploma program at CCBST?

The Legal Office Administrator diploma program at CCBST prepares students to provide administrative support in law offices, including scheduling, legal research, and preparing legal documents.

What is the duration of the Legal Office Administrator diploma program at CCBST and what will I learn?

The Legal Office Administrator diploma program at CCBST is 44 weeks* long and provides training in office administration, legal terminology, legal software, business communications, and various areas of law, preparing students for entry-level positions as legal admin assistants in law offices.
*Program length when completed in normal time.

What is included in CCBST's Legal Office Administrator Diploma Program?

The program includes training in Microsoft Office applications, legal terminology, legal transcription, various areas of law (wills and estates, corporate law, real estate law, family law, civil litigation), legal software, and communication skills to prepare students for administrative support positions in legal offices.

What career training is offered for legal admin assistants at CCBST?

Graduates are prepared for administrative support positions in law offices where they’ll schedule appointments, manage office schedules, and provide vital support to legal professionals.

Is the Legal Office Administrator program offered online or in-person?

The program is delivered in-person at CCBST’s campuses in North York, Brampton, Scarborough, and Mississauga.

*44 week program length when completed in normal time.