Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
2. 02Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
3. 03Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
4. 04Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
5. 05Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
6. 06Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
7. 07Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
8. 08Receive and place telephone calls.
9. 09Schedule and make appointments.
10. 10Draft and type office memos.
11. 11Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
12. 12Make travel arrangements for attorneys.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading