Business Office Technology: Legal Administrative Support Specialist (LASS-CC-BOT)

This 2024-25 Curriculum Guide is intended as a reference for Fall 2024 registration. The complete 2024-25 Academic Catalog will be finalized on July 1, 2024.

The duties of a legal administrative support specialist vary depending on the specialty of the law office. However, all legal administrative support professionals should be able to: prepare time sheets indicating the hours an attorney spends on behalf of various clients; prepare clients’ fee and disbursement statements; and prepare appropriate documents for real estate, probate, corporate, tax, civil or criminal litigation, and domestic matters. Knowledge of legal terminology is essential for anyone seeking a career as a legal administrative support specialist.  

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:  

• Develop effective oral, written, and technology skills for a career in the legal environment
• Differentiate between various types of legal specialties such as law offices, courts, corporate, and others
• Proofread and edit legal documents accurately
• Demonstrate skills in law office procedures and legal document processing and distribution