Photo: Nicole Page, Legal Assistant instructor at Herzing College Winnipeg
Looking for a legal career that doesn't require years of university study? Have excellent communication and organizational skills, and can see yourself thriving in a busy law office?
Legal assistant could be the profession you're looking for. Legal assistants work under lawyer supervision, providing valuable support with case preparation, drafting documents, scheduling clients, and running the legal office.
They work at courthouses, private law firms, real estate firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. You can specialize in a particular area of law, or work at a firm that provides services in several legal areas.
Are you a good fit for this role? Should you consider legal assistant training?
This week, we interviewed Nicole Page to find out what is involved in becoming a legal assistant and what to expect at work.