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Paralegal Course

International Career Institute

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.

1	Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks

Roles and responsibilities of the courts, tribunals and commissions
Names of the main courts and tribunals in the legal system and what they do
Titles, roles and responsibilities of people in the legal industry
Various areas of law

Range of legal services offered by legal firms
Range of legal documentation and how to use it
How to apply for certificates
How to act when in a court/tribunal

2	Carry out search of the public record

Know 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 search

How to work to timelines such as court deadlines, client needs, case issues
How to conduct the search including lodging a request, paying costs
Completing the search including filing expenses, checking information, delivering the information and recording time

3	Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment

Various 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 procedures

4	Handle receipt and despatch of information

How to process court documents, original documents and served documents
How to distribute urgent and confidential documents
Procedures for collecting, sorting, recording outgoing mail

Delivery methods
Bulk mailing procedures
How to organise urgent deliveries

5	Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks

An understanding of legal terminology and when to use it appropriately
Abbreviations for commonly used legal terms

Extend learning of legal terminology

6	Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice

How to work to file-related deadlines
Make and record appointments
Diary organisation

How to meet deadlines
Follow up meeting outcomes

7	Work effectively in a business environment

The rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
Occupational health and safety procedures
Equal opportunity policies e.g. discrimination issues, reporting procedures, how to resolve disputes
Workplace terms and conditions

Issues relating to change in the workplace
Working in a legal office
Personal work goals
Careers in legal administration

8	Produce business documents

Selecting appropriate software
Identifying document requirements

Designing and enhancing document formats
Producing documents

9	Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Collecting information from appropriate source
Developing trust and confidence

Building and maintaining networks and relationships
Managing difficulties

10	Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice

Time sheet records
How to deal with irregularities and/or uncertainties

Recording disbursements
Record keeping of documentation

11	Court documentation

Delivery procedures for court documents
Court filing fees

Drafting and lodging court documents

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College Name	International Career Institute
Course Category	Law, Legal Secretarial
Course Type	Distance Learning
Course Qualification	Diploma
Course Location	Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 3
Delivery mode	Distance Learning
Course Start Date	3rd November 2017
Course Fee	€28 per week interest-free payment plan.
Course Duration	ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines.
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 Path	Start a career in a powerful and well paid industry. The ICI paralegal studies course is your stepping-stone toward an exciting career working for: 1) In-house legal departments of large companies such as banks, insurance companies and countless other large organisations with in house legal departments. 2) Private practice law firms 3) Government (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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Kandoy House, 2 Fairview Strand, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

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