Legal assistants provide administrative support to lawyers and help law firms function properly. Legal assistants perform many tasks, ranging from answering the phone and making appointments, to preparing legal documents, to preparing lawyers for trial. This course provides practical guidance in litigation and the application of tort law. Topics include the fundamentals of the legal system, civil procedures and compensation, negligence and unintentional tort, intentional tort, legal aid, and litigation documentation. The internship component of the program is the practical application of a student`s knowledge and skills in a legal office environment. Industry must be directly related to the student`s program of study. The internship requires a full-time presence in the industry. The duration of the internship is one month, during which the student must satisfactorily complete at least 4 weeks of professional experience. This course provides an introduction to law firm office practices and procedures. Topics include legal environment, ethics and law, telecommunications procedures, receiving obligations, work and time management, proofreading skills, records management, document preparation and billing procedures. Develop the skills necessary for an entry-level position in administration in a legal environment.

There are legal assistants in all areas of law, including litigation, real estate, corporate law and family law. There are excellent employment opportunities for paralegals in Manitoba. The Government of Canada`s Job Bank anticipates good growth in this area and continued demand for paralegals over the next 10 years. Herzing College offers comprehensive and flexible legal assistant training. Our students study 5 different areas of law, gain legal skills and become familiar with a variety of legal documents. It can be an ideal program for those re-entering the workforce or developing a new career path in the legal profession. You will learn how to prepare legal documents for real estate, civil procedure, wills and estates, home and family law, economics and appeals. You will also gain hands-on experience through the internship component of the program. PKF is looking for a full-time legal assistant for general support and assistance in the areas of real estate, wills and estates with knowledge. This is a full-time position that begins immediately. We offer a complete package for group services. Salary-based experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to provide Holly Kotowich with a confidential CV with salary expectations and references. Legal assistant courses include Microsoft Word training, legal document preparation, legal research, administrative procedures, proofreading, case management, transcription, and invoicing. “Our goal is to get students to work as legal assistants as quickly as possible. The training is very practical. We cover all major types of legal documents and theories. Many of our graduates are hired in law firms or courthouses. Herzing`s legal assistant program is an excellent preparation for the real world of legal work. (Instructor, Nicole Page) We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This course offers instruction in wills and inheritance law. Topics include the drafting of wills, the powers and duties of lawyers and executors, the administration of wills and the administration of beneficiaries. 9 months (20 hours/week, l-game) Includes a 4-week internship Click here to see a detailed description of the courses for paralegals.

Use RRC Polytech`s new program exploration tool to find the program that`s right for you. Discover programs based on your interests or filter by location, referrals, annual admission, and other options. This seminar provides the student with the opportunity to apply techniques and processes to develop a career path and learn career management tools and skills throughout life. Topics include career planning, job search, developing career research materials, honing interview skills, and preparing for a new position. 85% of available graduates from Herzing College Winnipeg were working in a related field. This course introduces Microsoft Word, where® documents are created, edited, and printed. Topics include creating, formatting, and editing documents, table features, creating styles and templates, managing columns, merging techniques, creating forms and charts, and linking to other programs.