Legal Secretaries

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
• Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Receive and place telephone calls.
• Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
• Schedule and make appointments.
• Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
• Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
• Draft and type office memos.
• Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
• Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
• Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
• Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.

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