Legal secretaries file and maintain legal and other records, transcribe notes and dictation into typewritten form and perform other routine clerical tasks in legal practices.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Sorts and files correspondence and carries out general clerical work.
• Delivers and collects documents.
• Attends meetings and keeps records of proceedings.
• Answers enquiries and directs clients to appropriate experts.
• Maintains court and clients’ records, organises diaries and arranges appointments.
• Types letters and legal documents such as wills and contracts.

Desired Skills

Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Listening, Speaking, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Mathematics, Science