Paralegal Course is a course run by International Career Institute, Dublin.
It is a Distance Learning course with a duration that allows you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines.
Paralegal Course gives a Course Qualification of Diploma.
For more information about Paralegal Course at International Career Institute, please review the details below.
The ICI paralegal course has been designed in conjunction with government and industry representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed within the field of law quickly and conveniently.
Our program is designed for those who seek to enter the profession and for experienced paralegals and legal secretaries who wish to improve their skills and upgrade credentials.
ResponsibilitiesApply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasksRoles and responsibilities of the courts, tribunals and commissionsNames of the main courts and tribunals in the legal system and what they doTitles, roles and responsibilities of people in the legal industryVarious areas of lawRange of legal services offered by legal firmsRange of legal documentation and how to use itHow to apply for certificatesHow to act when in a court/tribunalCarry out search of the public recordKnow a range of sources such as electoral rolls, credit files, motor vehicle registration, rate searches, Consumer Affairs records, databases etc.Know where to locate sources such as government departments, statutory bodies, Titles Office, Securities Commission, Court library etc.How to plan a searchHow to work to timelines such as court deadlines, client needs, case issuesHow to conduct the search including lodging a request, paying costsCompleting the search including filing expenses, checking information, delivering the information and recording timeApply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environmentVarious codes of conduct including duty of care, ethical behaviour, conflict of interest, privacy, maintaining confidentiality etc.Types of non-disclosable information such as names, addresses, witness statements, financial information, whereabouts of clients etc.Security and confidentiality proceduresHandle receipt and despatch of informationHow to process court documents, original documents and served documentsHow to distribute urgent and confidential documentsProcedures for collecting, sorting, recording outgoing mailDelivery methodsBulk mailing proceduresHow to organise urgent deliveriesUse legal terminology in order to carry out tasksAn understanding of legal terminology and when to use it appropriatelyAbbreviations for commonly used legal termsExtend learning of legal terminologyAssist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practiceHow to work to file-related deadlinesMake and record appointmentsDiary organisationHow to meet deadlinesFollow up meeting outcomesWork effectively in a business environmentThe rights and responsibilities of employees and employersOccupational health and safety proceduresEqual opportunity policies e.g.
discrimination issues, reporting procedures, how to resolve disputesWorkplace terms and conditionsIssues relating to change in the workplaceWorking in a legal officePersonal work goalsCareers in legal administrationProduce business documentsSelecting appropriate softwareIdentifying document requirementsDesigning and enhancing document formatsContribute to effective workplace relationshipsCollecting information from appropriate sourceDeveloping trust and confidenceBuilding and maintaining networks and relationshipsMaintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practiceTime sheet recordsHow to deal with irregularities and/or uncertaintiesRecord keeping of documentationCourt documentationDelivery procedures for court documentsCourt filing feesDrafting and lodging court documentsCourse Duration: ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines.
Course Fee: €28 per week interest-free payment plan.
Entry Requirements: There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level.
Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications.
Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Career PathStart a career in a powerful and well-paid industry.
The ICI paralegal studies course is your stepping-stone toward an exciting career working for:
In-house legal departments of large companies such as banks, insurance companies and countless other large organisations with in-house legal departments.Private practice law firmsGovernment (various departments, courts, parliament etc)This legal course will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the legal industry, skills and knowledge needed to keep pace in a thriving law practice.
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