Law Office File Clerk

In this course, students will recognize pleadings, documents, and procedures commonly encountered in Utah's legal system. Students will also learn how to implement policies and procedures commonly used in law offices in Utah, including: document preparation, document handling and management, court filing procedures, time keeping systems, docketing and calendaring procedures and systems. Students will know and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior required by all law office staff, including receptionists and file clerks.

LAW OFFICE CLERK
DATC CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY

Core Courses (840 Hours Required)
Introduction to Law90
Keyboarding I60
Computer Literacy 90
Business English90
Legal Research and Writing I: Cases, Codes and Correspondence90
Civil Procedure 1: Forms and Pleadings in Civil Litigation60
Law Office Management45
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Paralegal45
Professionalism and Ethics I 45
Math I60
Workplace Relations60
Job Seeking Skills30
Utah District Court Observation30
Law Office File Clerk Externship45

Total: 840 Hours