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.
Bir Legal Secretary çeşitli görev ve sorumlulukları yerine getirebilmelidir. Bir Legal Secretary'in yerine getirebilmesi gereken bazı görev ve sorumluluklar şunlardır:
- 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
Rekabetçi bir Legal Secretary belirli becerilere ve yeterliliklere sahip olacaktır, bunlar şunlardır:
- 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