How Do I Become a Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal?

Legal administrative assistants do not require certification in BC. However, you are usually required to complete secondary school, as well as a one- or two-year college program or other program for administrative assistants or legal administrative assistants.

Paralegals do not require certification in BC. However, you do require a college diploma in a paralegal program (usually lasting two years). Other requirements for paralegals may include: a bachelor’s degree and/or in-house training from a law firm or other legal establishment office experience.