Legal Secretary - Civil Litigation

Overview

Whether you're already in the legal profession or wish to pursue a career in a specific legal specialism then Civil Litigation in the legal secretary range gives an introduction to the work, responsibilities and the practice and structure of the Civil Litigation Department in a Legal office. You will learn more about dealing with debt collection, serving a claim form and proceedings in the High Court

Aims and Objectives

To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Civil Litigation Department in a legal office.

Develop an awareness of the working and structure of a Civil Litigation Department.

The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.

A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.

The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate

Target Audience

Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary

Prerequisites

Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills

Course Content

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Civil Law; instruction form for debt collection; letting before action.


• Lesson 2: The claim form; particulars of claim.


• Lesson 3: Filing and serving the claim form; certificate of service and notice of non-service; the admission; defence and/or counterclaim; defence form; list of documents.


• Lesson 4: Proceedings in the High Court; insertion form for personal injury; response to request for further information

Course Duration

10 hours