Legal secretaries

Legal secretaries apply specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures in providing support to legal professionals with communication, documentation and internal managerial co-ordination activities, in law offices, legal departments of large firms and governments.

Skill level: Skilled

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Job Definition

  • Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs
  • Reviewing and proofreading documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures
  • Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
  • Organizing and maintaining documents, case files and law libraries
  • Screening requests for meetings, scheduling and organizing meetings
  • Assisting in the preparation of budgets, monitoring of expenditures, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders
  • Supervising the work of office support workers

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