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Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
Court Management
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Court Operations
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Interdisciplinary Studies: Pre-Law
AA Degree
Folsom Lake College
Law And Society
AA Degree
Santa Barbara City College
Legal Studies
AA Degree
Palomar College

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
Basic Peace Officer
Certificate of Achievement
San Bernardino Valley College
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Certificate of Achievement
San Joaquin Delta College
Conflict Resolution
Certificate of Achievement
Cypress College
Conflict Resolution And Mediation
Certificate of Achievement
San Diego City College
Court Management
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
Captioning
Certificate of Achievement
Cypress College
Certified Shorthand Reporter
Certificate of Achievement
College of Marin
Court And Agency Services
Certificate of Achievement
Cypress College
Court Interpreter
Certificate or Training
Merced College
Court Management
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
Court Management
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Court Operations
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Interdisciplinary Studies: Pre-Law
AA Degree
Folsom Lake College
Law And Society
AA Degree
Santa Barbara City College
Legal Studies
AA Degree
Palomar College

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Business And Technology: Legal Administrative Assistant
AS Degree
Fresno City College
Business And Technology: Legal Office Professional
Certificate of Achievement
Fresno City College
Business Communications Office Technology: Legal Secretary
Certificate of Achievement
Cerritos College
Business Communications Office Technology: Legal Secretary
AA Degree
Cerritos College
Captioning
Certificate of Achievement
Cypress College

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Court Management
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Court Operations
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Interdisciplinary Studies: Pre-Law
AA Degree
Folsom Lake College
Law And Society
AA Degree
Santa Barbara City College
Legal Studies
AA Degree
Palomar College

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
BIS: General Business
Certificate of Achievement
Evergreen Valley College
BIS: General Business
AS Degree
Evergreen Valley College
Business And Technology: Legal Administrative Assistant
AS Degree
Fresno City College
Business And Technology: Legal Office Professional
Certificate of Achievement
Fresno City College
Business Communications Office Technology: Legal Secretary
Certificate of Achievement
Cerritos College

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Business: Paralegal Studies
Certificate of Achievement
Chaffey College
Court Management
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Court Operations
Certificate of Achievement
San José City College
Law Paralegal
AA Degree
Los Angeles Southwest College
Legal Assistant
AS Degree
Mt. San Jacinto College

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
Business Insurance: Property And Casualty
Certificate of Achievement
Solano Community College
Business Insurance: Property And Casualty
AS Degree
Solano Community College
Business: Paralegal Studies
Certificate of Achievement
Chaffey College
Commercial And Personal Insurance Services
Certificate of Achievement
Palomar College
Commercial And Personal Insurance Services
AS Degree
Palomar College

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