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Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma Program

Master legal procedures, legal document formatting, litigation, real estate conveyancing, corporate law, and law office management.

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Instruction
560 Hours
Practicum
320 Hours
Total Hours
880 Hours
Program Length
44 Weeks
Program Overview

Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma Program in Edmonton, Alberta

Launch a rewarding career in legal administration. Our 44-week Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma program gives you comprehensive training in legal terminology, court procedures, litigation, real estate, and law office billing.

Students learn legal transcription, legal software applications, court registry procedures, client trust accounting, and ethical standards required in Canadian legal practice.

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Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma Program in Edmonton, Alberta

What You'll Learn

  • Gain skills in specialized legal terminology and document formatting.
  • Apply procedures for litigation, real estate, corporate law, and family law.
  • Master law office billing software, client trust accounting, and file management.
  • Prepare legal correspondence, contracts, and court documentation.

Learning Objectives

  • Prepare legal documents, pleadings, contracts, and court filings
  • Execute civil litigation, corporate registry, and real estate conveyancing
  • Utilize law firm billing software, client trust accounting, and filing systems
  • Maintain confidentiality, legal ethics, and professional correspondence
Curriculum

Courses Covered

Course Title Category
Legal Terminology & Document FormattingCore Curriculum
Civil Litigation Procedures & Court FilingsCore Curriculum
Corporate & Commercial Law AdministrationCore Curriculum
Real Estate Law & Conveyancing ProceduresCore Curriculum
Family Law & Estate AdministrationCore Curriculum
Law Office Accounting & Billing SoftwareCore Curriculum
Computer Applications & Legal SoftwareCore Curriculum
Legal Office Practicum & InternshipCareer / Internship

Admission Requirements

  • High School Graduation: Canadian high school graduation or equivalent
  • Mature Student Admission: 19 years of age or older with successful entrance assessment
  • Keyboarding Proficiency: Minimum typing speed requirement (45 WPM)
  • Admissions Interview: Successful completion of entrance assessment and admissions interview
Source: Government of Canada
"Employment Outlook & Salary Information Wage information is provided for general informational purposes only and is based on labour market data published by the Government of Canada. Salary estimates may vary depending on education, experience, employer, geographic location, and current labour market conditions. Program completion does not guarantee employment or a specific salary."

Job Titles Related to this Program

  • Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Secretary
  • Legal Researcher Assistant
  • Court Registry Clerk
  • Legal Office Manager
  • Litigation Assistant / Coordinator
  • Real Estate Conveyancing Assistant
  • Corporate Legal Specialist
  • Estate Assistant / Legal Filing Assistant

Career Opportunities

  • Employment in law firms, sole practitioner offices, and legal partnerships
  • Corporate legal departments and financial institution legal offices
  • Government court registries and legal administrative divisions
  • Progression toward Senior Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies

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APPROVED OFFICE DIRECTORY

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Edmonton / Alberta
(Head Office)
11717 42 Street NW, Suite 250
Edmonton, Alberta T5W 4V8
Admin Edmonton:
admin.ab@acoonline.ca
Reception Edmonton:
reception.ed@acoonline.ca
Alpha Edmonton Manager:
alpha.ab@acoonline.ca
Calgary / Alberta
(Appointments Only)
1830 52 Street SE, Suite 222
Calgary, Alberta T2B 1N1
Alpha Calgary Manager:
alpha.cal@acoonline.ca
Surrey / British Columbia
(Appointments Only)
7327 137 Street, Suite 304
Surrey, British Columbia V3W 1A4
Alpha Surrey Manager 1:
alpha.bc@acoonline.ca
Alpha Surrey Manager 2:
alpha2.bc@acoonline.ca
Toronto / Ontario
(Appointments Only)
2630 Kipling Avenue, Suite 7
Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 4B9
Alpha Toronto Manager:
alpha.ont@acoonline.ca
Operations (All Locations):
operations@acoonline.ca

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