Legal Secretary - Civil Litigation
Course
In Hammersmith
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Hammersmith
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Class hours
10h
To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Civil Litigation Department in a legal office. Develop an awareness of the working and structure of a Civil Litigation Department. The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace. A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the. Suitable for: Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.
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About this course
Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.
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Subjects
- Secretary
Course programme
To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Civil Litigation Department in a legal office.
Develop an awareness of the working and structure of a Civil Litigation Department.
The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.
A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.
The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate.
Target Audiences
Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.
Prerequisites
Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Introduction to Civil Law; instruction form for debt collection; letting before action.
Lesson 2: The claim form; particulars of claim.
Lesson 3: Filing and serving the claim form; certificate of service and notice of non-service; the admission; defence and/or counterclaim; defence form; list of documents.
Lesson 4: Proceedings in the High Court; insertion form for personal injury; response to request for further information.
Legal Secretary - Civil Litigation