LEGL 127 - Law Office Management for Paralegal

Institution:

Raritan Valley Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: LEGL 101 - Role of the Paralegal. This prerequisite is for A.A.S. students only; no prerequisite for Certificate students. This course is an introduction to and exploration of the law office as a business and as a profession. The functional aspects of law office management such as fees, billing, timekeeping, ethical requirements, accounting, budgeting, and facilities management will be discussed. Administrative skills such as leadership, communication, delegation and personnel issues will also be addressed. Specific software and related skills in the essential operating systems that comprise the modern law office will be reviewed, including docket control, records management, file management, and library management.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.raritanval.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 526-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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