How do they match: Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

  • Law Office Assistant
  • Legal Office Support Assistant

  • Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
  • Draft and type office memos.
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • 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.

  • Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
  • Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants.
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Provide information to coworkers.
  • Record information about legal matters.
  • Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
  • Send information, materials or documentation.