Pitt Community College’s Office Management Legal Office concentration prepares individuals for administrative careers in law firms, courts, government agencies, and other legal settings. Students develop the specialized knowledge and office management skills needed to support legal professionals while building a strong foundation in business communication, office technology, and customer service.
Coursework includes legal terminology, legal office procedures, business law, computer applications, oral and written communication, records management, and the analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures. Students gain the administrative and clerical skills needed to work effectively in law-related environments.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.
Corporate Legal Department
Private Practice (including real estate and estate planning)
City Office
State Office
Federal Office
Keyboarding
Text Entry and Formatting
Office Applications I (Microsoft® Office)
Office Applications II (Advanced Microsoft® Office)
Word Processing
Advanced Word Processing
Professional Development
Records Management
Office Editing
Financial Accounting
Business Communications
Office Procedures
Office Admin Capstone
Work Based Learning
How to use technology in a legal office setting to format documents such as letters, memos, reports, and emails as well as legal documents.
Effective use of legal terminology, grammar and communication techniques to be successful in an office environment.
Enhanced professional workplace skills.