Legal Administrative Specialist

 

NEXT CLASS BEGINS January 8, 2019(Click Here for more information)

 

 

 

A Legal Administrative Specialist serves as a confidential secretary and performs a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks in law offices, course systems, and federal, state and local government agencies.  Over the course of 10 months, our program will provide instruction in office procedures and practices specific to the legal field, legal terminology, transcription of legal documents, and business software applications that meet industry standards.  The state-approved curriculum is delivered through in-class and on-line learning activities.

 

PROGRAM NUMBER	PROGRAM TITLE	PROGRAM LENGTH
OTA0040	Information Technology Assistant	150 Hours
OTA0041	Front Desk Specialist	300 Hours
OTA0042	Administrative Support	150 Hours
OTA0050	Legal Administrative Specialist	450 Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admissions Requirements:

 

• Schedule the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or provide official documentation for a TABE Exemption.
• Schedule an appointment with your program counselor for TABE results and/or a program specific orientation.
• Register for classes during open enrollment.  Please be advised that registration runs on a first come, first served basis.

 

Program Hours and Schedule:

1050 Hours/10 Months/Hybrid

Class:  Monday – Thursday, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Online:  14 hours per week

 

Industry Certification and Licensure:

 

• Quickbooks Certified User
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle Certification

 

Employment Opportunities:

 

• Legal Administrative Specialist
• Information Technology Assistant
• Front Desk Specialist
• Administrative Support

 

Accreditation:

For information about national and program accreditation, please contact the institution.

 

Program Costs:

Florida Residents Tuition / Registration Fees…………………………………………………………………………$3,203.00

Out of State Tuition/Registration Fees………………………………………………………………………………….$12,033.00

Books/Supplies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$137.50

Industry Certification & State Credential Exam Costs…………………………………………………………$145.00

Approximate Program Cost………………………………………………………………………………………………..$3,485.50

Out of State Approximate Program Cost……………………………………………………………………………..$12,315.50

 

 

 

 

Fees are based on the number of class days according to the Broward County Public Schools’ calendar.  Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

 

For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.

 

Counselor for Legal Administrative Specialist

Meghan Emerson

(754) 321-5891

meghan.emerson@browardschools.com

 

Click Here to download a PDF brochure for complete information including costs.