Legal Support Staff

This workshop is designed to provide a solid foundation for staff joining a legal office or requiring a refresher in legal office essentials. The program includes:

This workshop will provide legal assistants with a thorough understanding of the practice of Administration of Deceased Estates. Participants will be taken through the procedures and forms for obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, the basic administration of estates, Testator’s Family Maintenance (Part iv) and the collection and transfer of assets.

An introduction to basic family law procedures and forms with a particular emphasis on divorce including relevant legislation, procedural steps, consent orders and supporting documentation. Participants will also discuss client contact and related problems.

This workshop will provide legal assistants with a thorough understanding of the practice, procedure and forms involved with Will drafting.

Gain technical skills in conveyancing transactions which will equip you to confidently operate as a legal conveyancing clerk or assistant.