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Business Office Management and Technology - Legal Secretary, AAS


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A legal secretary prepares legal papers and correspondence of a legal nature, such as wills, summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas using electronic devices such as a microcomputer or tablets. Legal secretaries often provide lawyers with direct assistance, such as helping with research for cases, gathering necessary documents for trials, and submitting paperwork to courthouses. Other duties may include scheduling client appointments, answering calls, taking notes during legal meetings, and maintaining the firm’s legal research references.

Associate in Applied Science - Business Office Management and Technology


Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours


Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Hours


Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 4 Hours


  • 1 Hour
  • History or Social/Behavioral Science 3 Hours *
  • *Choose from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 67 Hours


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