Legal Administrative Assistant
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Legal Administrative Assistant: Career Opportunities


Are you interested in a career in the legal field? Do you want to enter the workforce quickly? Did you know you can earn a legal administrative assistant diploma at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth in as little as twelve months? As a graduate of our program, you will be prepared for many positions in the legal field.

Contact our admissions representatives today to find out how you can quickly earn your diploma and find a job in legal administration.

What duties do legal administrative assistants perform?

Legal administrative assistants are key members on legal teams, assisting attorneys in maintaining an efficient workflow. They manage dockets, organize client files, perform research, supervise interoffice communications and assist with trial preparation. Legal administrative assistants and secretaries may also be responsible for billing, timekeeping and court filings.

Get practical training in your field

  • Study topics include law office ethics, legal research, litigation, torts, law office procedures and legal transcription
  • Complete your coursework in just 12 months of full-time study
  • Learn from industry-experienced instructors
  • Get help from career services throughout your job search

Detailed program description (PDF file)

 All classes in this program are available at our Plymouth campus and many are available through GU/MSB’s online program division.

Careers for those with legal admin assistant training

More and more, legal administrative assistants are taking on coordinator roles, managing team communications, and supervising office workflow. As a result of more sophisticated duties, legal administrative assistant salaries may rise faster than average. Graduates of our diploma program may look forward to positions such as:

  • Legal Recruiter
  • Case Assistant
  • Corporate Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Litigation Assistant
  • Legal Secretary
  • Office Coordinator
  • Office Supervisor Inquire about your future in legal science

Learn more

If you would like to know more about our legal administrative assistant program – or any other program we offer – please call us toll free at 1-877-655-7676 or send us an online request. Our admissions representative will answer any questions you have.