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Take a seat in the legal sector without the need to be a fully-fledged lawyer or solicitor, by becoming a highly regarded legal secretary who can still make a real difference. The legal support team is an incredibly valuable asset, and by signing up ...
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Managing letters and post How to take messages Filing and preparation of forms and documents Billing, invoicing and client care Legal writing mistakes Tips and insights on correct legal writing Punctuation, capitalisation, italics, numerals Form paragraphs and form files What is confidentiality and why is it important? Implementing confidentiality in a law office How to maintain confidentiality Records safety and security Introduction to the English legal system Aspects of UK law History of the English legal system Laws governing debt recovery, bailiffs, default notices Understanding court systems in the UK Supreme Court, High Court, Crown Court, technology and Construction court Queen's Bench, Court of Protection, County Courts, magistrates' courts Aims and objectives of legal aid Eligibility for legal aid Civil legal advice Legal aid in criminal cases Civil litigation initial procedures Pre-action protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Out of Court settlements Claim forms and Particulars of Claim Explanation of terms: Deed, Freehold, Leasehold Registration of land Submission of forms for searches Title information documents Basic contents of a Will Executors, codicils Grant of Probate and Grant of Letters of Administration Form IHT 200, 205, D18, D21, etc. Starting legal proceedings in matters relating to family law Divorce petitions and facts of evidence Court Action Affidavit in support of the Petition Starting proceedings in criminal cases Different types of crimes Magistrates' court and Crown Courts Warrants, Summons and witness statements How to start a company Types of business entities Memorandum of Association Articles of Association, company seal Licensing Act 2003 and the period prior to the Act Objectives of licensing regulations Premises License Personal License Appeals against criminal cases Criminal Cases Review Commission Appeals against civil cases Skeleton Arguments How a legal secretary can help the fee earner Important skills Setting up new client appointments Dictation and Transcription Importance of legal secretaries The job seeking process What prospective law firms are looking for Writing an effective cover letter 50+ useful terms and abbreviations
