ILEX Legal Secretary Level 2

Duration:1 Year Fee: £750
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are aged between 19 and 23 and don’t already hold a qualification equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, tuition fees will be waived. If you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria, tuition fees will be waived. (Registration Fees will still apply).
Course Content: The qualification is aimed at anyone wanting to work as an administrator/legal secretary. The course will give an understanding of the various administration duties and skills that will be required in these roles. The course is particularly relevant for those wanting to develop these skills within the legal sector but will also give good general administration skills which are essential in any office environment. Units covered within the Diploma are:-

Legal Word Processing

• Use word processing software to create and amend business and legal documents

• Transcribe business and legal documents from audio

Working in the Legal Environment

• Understand the different organisational structures and the roles and responsibilities of personnel within a legal office

• Know the relevant legislation, policies and procedures that apply to the business environment

• Understand how to work as a member of a legal team and the importance of establishing and maintaining customer relationships

Proofreading in the Legal Environment

• Proofread legal and business documents to identify errors

Legal Information Processing

Understand how to store and manage database and spreadsheet data securely and efficiently within a legal environment.

Entry Qualification: 4 GCSEs grades A-D including English Language or relevant work experience or assessment by interview. Course Format: The course will be taught via classes, tutorials and workshop practice. Assessment will comprise of portfolio building, assignments and an externally set proofreading examination. Progression: Upon completion of the course you can progress onto the ILEX Level 3 qualification or go into employment within a legal or general office environment.