Course: Certificate IV in Legal Services BSB40110

Ideal training for secretaries, legal administration assistants and assistant paralegals, this Certificate IV in Legal Services course has been developed to formalise or refresh the experience of current employees and provide new entrants with the relevant skill-set.

The nationally recognised legal services course will train you to research legal information, produce legal documents and apply legal principles in various contexts. Throughout your course, you will have access to the latest learning materials, experienced trainers and Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) renowned student support to give you every chance of success.

The Certificate IV in Legal Services course is offered in partnership with specialist training provider Melissa Mahoney Legal College (MMLC), this self-paced course is delivered either online or by correspondence, making it ideal for students with work or family responsibilities.

Potential jobs:

Legal assistant/assistant paralegal
Legal secretary
Legal support officer
Legal support for recruitment consultant
Legal receptionist

Included materials

Be Competent in Complex Legal Documents: Word 2007 textbook

Course Number	E0107
Course Fees From	$88.54 per week View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 24 months
Assessments:	Questions, case studies, evidence and assignments
Qualification:	Certificate IV
Nationally Recognised	Yes
Government Funding	Yes

Career One jobs for:
Legal Secretaries, Paralegals & Clerical	108
General/Other: Legal	81
Contracts Administration	9

ID	Subject expand all

BSBLEG418A	Produce complex legal documents Establish document design and structure Develop precedents for document design Prepare to produce documents Prepare to print documents Save file and exit system
BSBLEG413A	Identify and apply the legal framework Identify sources of law Identify and analyse relationships between the Australian federal government and the states and territories Differentiate between civil and criminal proceedings Examine elements of the adversary system of trial Examine elements of precedent Examine legislation
BSBCOM406A	Conduct work within a compliance framework Identify individual compliance requirements Interpret individual compliance requirements Ensure individual compliance Identify and adapt to changes in compliance requirements
BSBCMM402A	Implement effective communication strategies Receive enquiry Identify and apply appropriate communication techniques Determine action to be taken Review outcomes of communication
BSBLEG414A	Establish and maintain a file in legal services Initiate preliminary file activities Carry out conflict of interest check Open file Contact other persons about the file Undertake legal process according to plan Facilitate file administration and closure
BSBRES404A	Research legal information using primary sources Receive and process request for information Identify information sources Prepare to extract information Ensure information meets request Compose report or correspondence Prepare to format report or correspondence Finalise report or correspondence
BSBLEG415A	Apply the principles of contract law Determine the nature and meaning of contract Determine the principles of contract law Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of contract law Distinguish between a contract being discharged or breached
BSBLEG416A	Apply the principles of the law of torts Define nature and meaning of law of torts Identify principles of the law of torts Apply relevant elements of tort Identify remedies for breaches of law of torts
BSBLEG403B	Maintain trust accounts Check that trust funds are adequate Draw cheques against trust account Prepare documentation upon completion of legal matter
BSBLEG417A	Apply the principles of evidence law Define nature and meaning of evidence law Identify principles of evidence law Enhance professional practice through application of relevant principles of evidence law Identify relevant and admissible evidence
BSBLEG510A	Apply legal principles in family law matters Identify laws related to family law Apply principles of family laws in relation to marriage dissolution, property settlement and dealing with minors Identify and prepare appropriate costing documentation Prepare and despatch documentation
BSBSUS301A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Investigate current practices in relation to resource usage Set targets for improvements Implement performance improvement strategies Monitor performance

Entry requirements

Minimum education

School Certificate or equivalent OR
relevant qualification, such as the Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) BSB31007 OR
relevant vocational experience.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for PC are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent,
Microsoft Windows XP and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

Successful completion of this program leads to partial completion of the following. Please contact us for more information:

Certificate IV in Frontline Management BSB40807
Certificate IV in Business Administration BSB40507
Diploma of Management BSB51107.

Roshan Alli

A solicitor for five years, Roshan Alli has the ideal combination of legal and training experience for her role with Open Colleges.

During her legal career, Roshan specialised in property and family law, commercial litigation, and wills and probate. Over the past four years, she has gained considerable experience in teaching, developing and assessing legal services courses.

Roshan's experience is supported by a range of qualifications. In addition to a Bachelor of Law, she has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism).

Teaching and interacting with students brings Roshan immense satisfaction.

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Government Funding

In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.