Legal Office Assistant Certificate

The Legal Office Assistant Certificate is the first year of the A.A.S. Paralegal Studies Degree. This certificate also serves secretaries, administrative assistants, and office managers who are interested in law and procedure. This certificate represents the foundation of knowledge that may be applied in a variety of legal office situations.

To be eligible to earn a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate the student must be a current degree-seeking student or complete the application and admissions process to the College. Eligibility to earn and receive a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate does not interfere with the degree-seeking status of the student.

Students completing the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies will be able to:

• Identify legal terminology needed to communicate with professionals in the legal field. (Remember)
• Demonstrate professional skills necessary to a paralegal career, including oral and written communication and technology skills. (Understand)
• Describe the sources of law, hierarchy, and powers of various state and federal courts. (Understand)
• Compose various types of legal correspondence and legal documents. (Create)