Paralegal

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Paralegal

Paralegals assist legal professionals by preparing court materials, conducting research, managing paperwork, and communicating with clients and witnesses.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant collaborates with legal professionals, preparing documents, assisting clients, conducting research, and managing administrative tasks.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in paralegal

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services
On Campus, Online
12 months
$6,780 - $9,900
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Legal Receptionist
Legal Secretary Paralegal Legal Researcher Law Clerk
+ 4 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Legal Receptionist Legal Secretary Paralegal Legal Researcher Law Clerk + 4 more
BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$4,464
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant
Legal Administrator Law Clerk Paralegal
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant Legal Administrator Law Clerk Paralegal + 3 more
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant
10972NAT

Diploma of Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 months
$4,999 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal
Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst + 4 more
10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,090
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal
Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst + 5 more
22565VIC

Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Law Clerk Legal Assistant
Intellectual Property Lawyer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Law Clerk Legal Assistant Intellectual Property Lawyer + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $75,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Court Administrator Legal Researcher
Prosecutor Legal Consultant Magistrate Migration Agent Legal Advocate Court Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Court Administrator Legal Researcher Prosecutor Legal Consultant Magistrate Migration Agent Legal Advocate Court Support Worker + 6 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies
Blended
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer

Bachelor of Legal Services
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Customs and Border Protection Officer Operational Risk Manager
Cyber Security Auditor Trainee Records Officer Insurance Claims Assessor In House Lawyer Family Lawyer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Customs and Border Protection Officer Operational Risk Manager Cyber Security Auditor Trainee Records Officer Insurance Claims Assessor In House Lawyer Family Lawyer + 5 more
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Further reading

How to start a career as a Paralegal

20th July 2021)

Most popular law and legal services courses

10th July 2022)

What can you do with a Diploma of Paralegal Services?

11th February 2022)

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