Legal Studies

Official job titles mapped to our programs

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers: 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. Excludes “Loan Officers”

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants: 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.

Paralegals and Legal Assistants: 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. Excludes “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants: Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff. Excludes “Secretaries”

Industries

• Law Firms

• Real Estate

• Title Companies

• Banking

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Insurance Companies

• City/County/State Government Agencies

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Claims Specialist

• Legal and billing Operations Specialist

• Administrative Assistant

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Paralegals and Legal Assistants: 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. Excludes “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”

Compliance Managers: Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. 

Claims Adjusters, Examiners and Investigators: Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

Industries

• Law Firms

• Real Estate

• Title Companies

• Banking

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Insurance Companies

• City/County/State/Federal Government Agencies

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Legal Specialist

• Executive Secretary

• Office Administrator

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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health: Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

Environmental Compliance Inspectors: Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

Forest and Conservation Workers: Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.

General and Operations Managers: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Environmental Compliance Inspectors: Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

Industries

• Waste Management

• Energy

• Healthcare

• Construction

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Consulting Firms

• Government Agencies

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Environmental Program Manager

• Environmental Specialist

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Compliance Officers: Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators: Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Regulatory Affairs Specialists: Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

Industries

• Law Firms

• Real Estate

• Title Companies

• Banking

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Insurance Companies

• City/County/State/Federal Government Agencies

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Compliance Analyst

• Regulatory Compliance Specialist

• Legal Contract Administrator

• Contract Manager

• Assistant Contract Manager

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Official job titles mapped to our programs

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers: 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. Excludes “Loan Officers”

Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistants: 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.

Paralegals and Legal Assistants: 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. Excludes “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”

Industries

• Law Firms

• Real Estate

• Title Companies

• Banking

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Insurance Companies

• City/County/State/Federal Government Agencies

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Deputy Clerk

• Legal Executive Assistant

• Paralegal

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Legislators: Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Public Administrator: A Public Administrator oversees the implementation of government policy or studies this implementation. Supervises and manages civil servants or personally assists in the operations of a government. Many years of experience and at the very least a Bachelor's degree tend to be required for these roles.

General and Operations Managers: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Social and Community Service Managers: Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization’s budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Industries

• Government Agencies

• Healthcare Facilities

• Education

• Civil Service

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Private Firms/Corporations

• Consulting Firms

• Public Safety

• Social Services

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Program Specialist

• Management Analyst

• Project Manager

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