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Request InformationLegal offices require a team where everyone has a special role. Legal assistants combine administrative assistant office skills with legal research and support for a well-rounded professional. Detail-oriented, analytical thinkers who are good at communication, time management, and customer service make great legal assistants. Be part of a legal team in two years or less and enjoy a career that’s challenging, rewarding, and in demand.
Administrative, secretarial professionals with specialized legal training are critical office members in a field where details REALLY matter. Ridgewater’s Legal Assistant program, with two convenient locations plus our newly expanded online options, goes the extra mile to ensure you succeed. Strong community partners share industry practices and trends with Ridgewater students who often then also get hands-on experience through internships. Faculty expertise will inspire you to start your legal journey and support you after graduation as well. It’s not an accident that graduates have enjoyed 100% job placement for several years.
Legal cases are in the news nearly every day. It’s easy to understand how legal assistants are in demand everywhere from law firms to government agencies. Make a difference in your office!
Potential Careers for Graduates | Entry Level Annual Wage 2018 | Median Annual Wage 2018 | Projected Growth Rate 2016-2026 | Projected Statewide Job Openings 2016-2026 |
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Legal Secretaries | $32,490 | $53,560 | -20% | 2,655 |
Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $34,632 | $55,744 | 13% | 5,885 |
Court, Municipal & License Clerks | $35,027 | $47,507 | 6% | 2,522 |
Title | Credits | Location |
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Legal Assistant AAS Degree | 60 credits | Online |
Legal Assistant Diploma | 48 credits | Online |
Legal Assistant Certificate | 18 credits | Online |
Title | Credits | Location |
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Legal Assistant AAS Degree | 60 credits | Hutchinson Willmar |
Legal Assistant Diploma | 48 credits | Hutchinson Willmar |
Legal Assistant Certificate | 18 credits | Hutchinson Willmar Online |
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