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Legal Secretary
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 - Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Legal secretaries are specialised administrators that are in very high demand in the current jobs market.
This is an extremely important role in a legal firm. You will be in charge of providing support to a partner, solicitor, or multiple solicitors. This is a varied and busy role. In smaller firms, you can gain general experience in different aspects of the law, while in larger firms you will tend to be working in a specific area.
This course will prepare you for employment in a Legal firm, Commercial or Industrial company, as well as the public service. It is ideal for those wishing to achieve a high level of knowledge and excellent proficiency in Legal Administration Skills. Applicants must have prior administration experience. Commitment and motivation is essential. -
Legal Learning outcomes:
- Identify the sources Irish law to include an explanation of the features of each source
- Assess the role of the Constitution in the Irish legal system
- Explain the meaning of common general legal terms to include plaintiff, defendant, injunction, in camera and precedent
- Outline the structure of the Irish judicial system to include the hierarchy, jurisdiction and function of courts within the Irish court system
- Outline the role and function of personnel within the Irish legal system
- Explore the impact of European Law on the Irish legal system
- Define the nature of tort to include the recognition between tort and other civil and criminal wrongs
- Describe the proceedings in a Court of law
- Evaluate relevant documents and legislation relevant to a specific vocational area
- Identify the main categories of remedies available to include compensation, injunction, declaration, specific performance and judicial review
- Evaluate the impact of European Law on Irish Law
- Distinguish between civil and criminal, public and private and procedural and substantive law.
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Subjects Covered on this Course Include:
- Legal Terminology
- Audio Transcription
- Filing Systems
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Reports & Forms
- Confidentiality
- Diary Management
- Customer Care
- Irish Legal System
Learners on this course will acquire:
- Focused client service approach
- Familarity with Case Management
- General understanding of Irish Legal System
- Familiarity with language, procedures and documents related to law
- Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality in all legal communications & business transactions
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Applicants must have:
- Good proficiency in internet and e-mail use (including attachments)
- Microsft Word Processing skills
- Prior administration experience
- Knowledge of document & letter layout
- Touch Typing (minimum 20 words per minute)
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Award(s): QQI Level 5 - Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Marks: Assignment - 40%
Examination - 40%
Audio Exam - 20%
Grades Achieved
Pass 50 - 64% Merit 65 - 79% Distinction 80% - 100%
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