Paralegal
Build Your Future in the Legal Field with Paralegal Studies
Are you interested in law, justice and helping people understand their legal rights? Studying to become a Paralegal can open opportunities in the legal and administrative sectors.
Paralegals play an important role in supporting attorneys, law firms and legal organisations. They assist with legal research, document preparation, case administration and client communication. Their work helps legal professionals manage important responsibilities efficiently.
Greenview College offers Paralegal training at its Vaal Campus in Vereeniging. The programme provides an opportunity for learners to explore the legal environment and develop knowledge relevant to legal support services.
Whether you want to work in a law firm, legal department or community organisation, Paralegal studies can help you take the first step towards your career.
Study Paralegal at Greenview College
Choosing the right Paralegal course is an important step towards building a career in the legal sector. Legal environments require professionals who understand basic legal principles, communicate effectively and handle confidential information responsibly.
Paralegal training introduces learners to important aspects of legal administration and support. Students develop an understanding of how legal offices operate and how paralegals assist with different legal processes.
At Greenview College, learners can explore the responsibilities involved in supporting legal professionals and assisting clients within the legal environment.
What Does a Paralegal Do?
A Paralegal provides administrative and research support within the legal sector. They work alongside attorneys and other legal professionals to help manage legal matters and office responsibilities.
Some of the responsibilities associated with paralegal work include:
Legal Research: Finding and organising information relevant to legal matters.
Document Preparation: Assisting with legal correspondence, reports and documentation.
Case Administration: Organising case files and maintaining important records.
Client Communication: Assisting with enquiries and communicating relevant information.
Legal Office Support: Managing administrative tasks within legal practices.
Information Management: Maintaining organised and confidential legal records.
Appointment Coordination: Helping arrange consultations, meetings and legal appointments.
What Can You Learn Through Paralegal Studies?
Paralegal studies introduce learners to important knowledge areas within the legal environment.
Depending on the programme curriculum, learning areas may include:
Introduction to South African Law.
Legal Principles and Procedures.
Legal Research and Information Gathering.
Legal Office Administration.
Business Communication.
Document Preparation and Management.
Client Relations and Professional Ethics.
Basic Civil and Criminal Law Concepts.
Contact Greenview College to confirm the specific modules and learning outcomes covered by its Paralegal programme
Paralegal Assistant.
Legal Administrative Assistant.
Legal Research Assistant.
Legal Secretary.
Litigation Support Assistant.
Legal Office Administrator.
Case Administration Assistant.
Community Legal Support Worker.
Grade 10
Students need to have access to the Microsoft Office Suite (inclusive of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification
Learners who have passed National Examination will be awarded Occupational Certificate: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE by Quality Council. Certificates are only issued to students that pass the EISA (NATIONAL EXAMS) whereby this certificate is Nationally and Internationally recognized.
NB: FEES INCLUDE STUDY MATERIALS, SPORTS UNIFORM, STUDENT CARD & NAMETAG.
TUITION FEES |
REGISTRATION FEES =R500 |
ADMINISTRATION FEE =R2500 |
ASSESSMENT,MODERATION & CERTIFICATION FEES = R2000 (PAYABLE IN OCTOBER ) |
TOTAL INSTALLMENT FEES =R36200 |
Monthly Instalment: R31,200 ÷ 24 months = R1,300
NB…REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
