Legal Secretaries, or Legal Assistants, perform clerical work at law offices or organisations. Their primary duties include providing Lawyers with direct assistance, scheduling client appointments and organising and maintaining all legal documents kept on-site.
एक Legal Secretary को विभिन्न कर्तव्यों और जिम्मेदारियों को पूरा करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए। निम्नलिखित कुछ कर्तव्य और जिम्मेदारियाँ हैं जिन्हें एक Legal Secretary को निष्पादित करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए:
- Preparing court statements and forms
- Dictating Lawyers’ audio files and written notes
- Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
- Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
- Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders
- Collecting and delivering documents
प्रतिस्पर्धी Legal Secretary के पास कुछ कौशल और योग्यताएँ होंगी, जिनमें शामिल हैं:
- Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation
- Proficiency in word processing software including MS Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with a team of Lawyers and others in the organisation
- The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- A professional and courteous manner
