Course 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 Audiences

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.