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43-6012.00 - Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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.

Sample of reported job titles: Confidential Secretary, Coordinating Legal Practice Assistant, Judicial Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Secretary, Legal Coordinator, Legal Office Support Assistant, Legal Secretary, Magistrate Assistant, Secretary

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
87	Core	Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
82	Core	Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
80	Core	Receive and place telephone calls.
79	Core	Schedule and make appointments.
78	Core	Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
77	Core	Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
68	Core	Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
63	Core	Draft and type office memos.
62	Core	Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
64	Supplemental	Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
60	Supplemental	Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
57	Supplemental	Make travel arrangements for attorneys.
54	Supplemental	Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
49	Supplemental	Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Accounting software — Billing software; Intuit QuickBooks ; Sage 50 Accounting; Vertican Technologies Collection Master (see all 8 examples)
Analytical or scientific software — Litigation management software
Calendar and scheduling software — Aderant CompuLaw; Appointment scheduling software
Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Electronic adjudication management systems EAM; LexisNexis Time Matters; Microsoft Access (see all 5 examples)
Desktop publishing software
Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat ; Dropbox; HotDocs; Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS (see all 5 examples)
Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Lotus Notes; Microsoft Outlook
Expert system software — Legal software
Graphics or photo imaging software — Microsoft Visio
Human resources software — ADP Workforce Now
Information retrieval or search software — Legal research software; LexisNexis; Public access to electronic court records PACER; Thomson West WestlawPRO
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — Case management software
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Video conferencing software — Web conferencing software
Web page creation and editing software — Web page design and editing software
Word processing software — Electronic diary software; Microsoft Word ; Transcription software; WordPerfect

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Digital cameras
Digital duplicators — Digital duplicating machines
Digital voice recorders — Digital audio recorders
Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
Microfiche or microfilm viewer components or accessories — Microfiche machines
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Pagers
Paper shredding machines or accessories — Document shredders
Personal computers
Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
Pocket calculator — Handheld calculators
Premise branch exchange PBX systems — Switchboards
Scanners — Document scanners
Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
Typewriters — Electric typewriters
Word processors

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
82		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
69		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
68		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
49		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
47		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
35		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
28		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
26		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
25		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
24		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
23		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
22		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
21		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
21		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
18		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
17		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
17		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
14		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
13		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
12		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
10		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
9		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
9		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
8		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
8		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
7		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
6		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
1		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
0		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
0		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
0		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
0		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
0		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
72		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
72		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
69		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
69		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
56		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
50		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
50		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
47		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
44		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
44		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
44		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
44		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
35		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
31		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
28		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
25		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
25		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
25		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
25		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
25		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
25		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
10		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
6		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
3		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
3		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
0		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
0		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
0		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
72		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
72		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
69		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
69		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
63		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
60		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
50		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
47		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
47		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
41		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
41		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
41		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
35		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
35		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
31		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
31		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
28		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
28		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
28		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
25		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
25		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
22		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
22		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
22		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
22		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
22		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
19		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
19		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
19		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
6		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
0		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
82		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
79		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
76		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
72		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
68		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
67		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
64		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
63		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
62		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
58		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
53		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
52		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
48		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
48		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
44		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
43		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
39		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
37		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
37		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
37		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
35		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
35		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
33		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
31		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
30		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
30		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
29		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
21		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
20		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
17		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
17		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
16		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
14		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
8		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
7		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
6		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
6		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
4		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
3		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Prepare legal documents.
Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
Send information, materials or documentation.
Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
Schedule appointments.
Record information about legal matters.
Operate office equipment.
Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants.
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.
Prepare business correspondence.
Provide information to coworkers.
Make travel, accommodations, or entertainment arrangements for others.
Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?

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99	Every day

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


96	Every day

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


81	Every day
16	Once a week or more but not every day

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


73	Every day
25	Once a week or more but not every day

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


60	Constant contact with others
38	Contact with others most of the time

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


90	Every day

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


66	Every day
30	Once a week or more but not every day

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


55	Continually or almost continually
43	More than half the time

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


70	Extremely important
18	Important

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


49	A lot of freedom
40	Some freedom

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


66	Extremely important
20	Important

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


41	Extremely important
38	Very important
19	Important

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


40	Extremely important
39	Very important
16	Important

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


18	A lot of freedom
67	Some freedom

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


29	Very important results
32	Important results
29	Minor results

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


28	Continually or almost continually
20	More than half the time
33	Less than half the time
14	Never

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


12	Extremely important
19	Very important
42	Important
22	Fairly important

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


17	Every day
16	Once a week or more but not every day
19	Once a month or more but not every week
39	Once a year or more but not every month

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


34	Every day
27	Once a year or more but not every month
30	Never

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


33	Every day
32	Once a year or more but not every month
27	Never

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


21	Very high responsibility
31	Moderate responsibility
28	Limited responsibility
17	No responsibility

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


30	Continually or almost continually
15	About half the time
20	Less than half the time
32	Never

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


31	Very serious
28	Fairly serious
23	Not serious at all

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


44	Slightly close (e.g., shared office)
45	I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


26	Once a week or more but not every day
35	Once a month or more but not every week
11	Once a year or more but not every month
28	Never

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


23	More than 40 hours
31	40 hours
46	Less than 40 hours

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


15	More than half the time
64	Less than half the time
19	Never

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


27	Moderately competitive
43	Slightly competitive
26	Not at all competitive

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


18	Moderately automated
39	Slightly automated
35	Not at all automated

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


94	Less than half the time

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


15	Moderate responsibility
36	Limited responsibility
43	No responsibility

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


18	Every day
77	Never

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


77	Less than half the time
22	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


18	Every day
79	Never

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


15	Every day
76	Never

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


15	Every day
84	Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


54	Less than half the time
46	Never

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


15	Once a week or more but not every day
82	Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


90	Not important at all

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


15	Once a year or more but not every month
85	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


17	Less than half the time
83	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


88	Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


99	Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


99	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


100	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


100	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


100	Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


100	Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


100	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


100	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


100	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


100	Never

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


99	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


100	Never

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


100	Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


100	Never

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


100	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Related Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
30	Some college, no degree
23	Bachelor's degree
19	High school diploma or equivalent

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
56		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
22		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
22		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
17		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
0		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
92		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
92		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
86		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
81		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
76		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
74		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
72		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
72		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
70		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
70		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
70		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
66		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
66		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
60		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
52		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
40		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
67		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
67		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
39		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
33		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
33		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
33		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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23-2093.00	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
27-3092.00	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
43-3021.00	Billing and Posting Clerks
43-3031.00	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
43-4011.00	Brokerage Clerks
43-4031.00	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
43-4071.00	File Clerks
43-4161.00	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
43-6011.00	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2019)	$22.74 hourly, $47,300 annual
State wages
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Employment (2019)	171,800 employees
Projected growth (2019-2029)	Decline (-1% or lower)
Projected job openings (2019-2029)	11,800
State trends

Top industries (2019)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (82% employed in this sector) Government (11%) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2019-2029 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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