Definition:
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.
Tasks include:
(a) preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs;
(b) reviewing and proofreading documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures;
(c) mailing, faxing or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials;
(d) organizing and maintaining documents, case files and law libraries;
(e) screening requests for meetings, and scheduling and organizing meetings;
(f) assisting in the preparation of budgets, monitoring of expenditures, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders;
(g) supervising the work of office support workers.
Job Definition: Job Description: Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court. Duties and Tasks: 1) Search for and study legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. 2) Prepare affidavits of