How to become a legal administrative assistant in BC
Professional Legal Administrative Assistant · British Columbia
Prepare court papers and keep files in order for lawyers. You need a college certificate of eight to twelve months.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
High School Prerequisites & Computer Keyboarding
Complete high school graduation and achieve required keyboarding speed
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Complete 8 to 12-month Legal Administrative Assistant program
Law Firm Work Practicum
Complete supervised law firm workplace practicum
Law Practice Legal Assistant Employment
Secure employment in a private law firm or public legal department
Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal Laddering
Advance to specialized legal department lead or paralegal certificate
High School Prerequisites & Computer Keyboarding
Complete high school graduation and achieve required keyboarding speed
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Complete 8 to 12-month Legal Administrative Assistant program
Law Firm Work Practicum
Complete supervised law firm workplace practicum
Law Practice Legal Assistant Employment
Secure employment in a private law firm or public legal department
Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal Laddering
Advance to specialized legal department lead or paralegal certificate
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Work takes place in professional downtown law offices, corporate legal departments, government justice ministries, and courthouse registries, as well as modern computer workstations equipped with specialized legal document management software and dual monitors.
Be mindful of repetitive strain injuries (ergonomic mouse and keyboarding practices required) and follow all required safety procedures.
Complete paralegal education to draft pleadings, conduct examinations for discovery, and appear before administrative tribunals.
Manage law firm operations, human resources, trust accounting systems, and facility vendor contracts.
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