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Legal Secretaries

SOC 43-6012.00

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

Zone 3 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Time Management

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.1

Monitoring

3.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Clerical

4.3

Law and Government

3.8

English Language

3.7

Customer and Personal Service

3.0

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Administration and Management

2.4

Mathematics

2.1

Communications and Media

2.0

Key Tasks

1Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.

2Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

3Receive and place telephone calls.

4Schedule and make appointments.

5Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.

Also Known As

Accredited Legal Secretary Certified Legal Secretary Specialist Confidential Secretary Coordinating Legal Practice Assistant Judicial Administrative Assistant Law Secretary Legal Administrative Assistant Legal Administrative Secretary Legal Coordinator Legal Office Support Assistant