It's not easy. Just about everyone at some time or another needs an attorney to help them deal with a legal issue. Legal secretaries perform sophisticated office support services such as preparing legal and court papers and docket control. A legal secretary performs sophisticated secretarial and office management services such as preparation of legal and court papers, docket control, general office correspondence, and office management duties. Positions are available with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, the State of Washington, the various court systems, or with private firms.
Many legal secretaries advance to the growing area of paralegal.
In the legal secretary program, you'll gain a solid background in office support services in a legal setting. Check the Class Schedule for information on our current quarter class offerings. This program gives students an opportunity to apply their skills while still in college. See the Cooperative Education page for more information.