North Metropolitan TAFE

BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Enhance your career prospects in the legal sector with transferable, legal focused skills you will gain in this Paralegal Services qualification.

The range of competencies delivered in this course has been developed to assist you in planning, preparing and carrying out the work required as a paralegal in the legal sector, supporting law practitioners and clients.

You'll gain a solid understanding of the Australian legal system and the application of legal principles in criminal, contract, litigation, family and tort law. You'll also cover topics such how to carry out as legal research, develop business networks and relationships, take instructions in a legal environment and write complex documents.

Delivery mode

North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 25 Aberdeen St, Perth

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $3,647 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$3,647
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$3,647
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with North Metropolitan TAFE to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $3,647 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Paralegal Services will prepare you for the following roles.

Legal Administrator

A Legal Administrator works in a court or legal practice performing administrative duties. This may involve general administration tasks like filin...

Avg yearly income $72,540
Entry barriers Low

Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant works with other legal professionals in a court or lawyer’s office. Your daily activities will be varied but could involve helpin...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Legal Receptionist

A Legal Receptionist performs administrative duties at a legal practice or in a courthouse. You might greet clients and answer phone calls or respo...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Legal Secretary

A Legal Secretary’s role involves performing secretarial duties for other people working in the legal industry. Your work might include supporting...

Avg yearly income $89,960
Entry barriers Low

Paralegal

Paralegals play an important role in legal proceedings by assisting lawyers and other legal professionals to prepare for cases. You’ll help prepare...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

About North Metropolitan TAFE

We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.

We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.