Legal Secretaries ensure that a legal office runs efficiently and smoothly to enable Lawyers to focus on the clients’ needs. They help ease the workload of Lawyers by providing general administrative support, such as answering telephone calls, taking messages and photocopying documents. In addition to general administrative duties, they also have responsibilities with a specific legal focus, for example producing legal documents such as contracts and wills for Lawyers. A Legal Secretary can also prepare court documents and type minutes of the court proceedings.
Wat doet een Legal Secretary?
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.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Legal Secretary moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Legal Secretary moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Legal Secretary zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
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