How do they match: Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

  • Law Office Assistant
  • Legal Office Support Assistant

  • 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.

  • Draft and type office memos.
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
  • Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
  • Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.

  • Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare legal documents.
  • Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
  • Send information, materials or documentation.