- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Legal Secretaries spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Written Comprehension. Legal Secretaries are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, English Language, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.
Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Processing Information
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Interacting With Computers
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Scheduling Work and Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Training and Teaching Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Controlling Machines and Processes
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Speech Clarity
Problem Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Inductive Reasoning
Far Vision
Originality
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Selective Attention
Visualization
Time Sharing
Finger Dexterity
Memorization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Trunk Strength
Auditory Attention
Control Precision
Interests
Conventional
Enterprising
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Clerical
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Economics and Accounting
Communications and Media
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Telecommunications
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Geography
Medicine and Dentistry
Foreign Language
Mechanical
Therapy and Counseling
Wages
District of Columbia
$61,470
Colorado
$51,890
Delaware
$51,660
Connecticut
$48,510
New York
$47,260
Alaska
$47,130
Nevada
$47,000
California
$46,990
Massachusetts
$45,900
New Jersey
$45,220
Minnesota
$43,650
Hawaii
$43,510
North Carolina
$43,190
Texas
$42,600
Michigan
$42,460
Illinois
$42,210
Washington
$41,910
Virginia
$41,040
Arizona
$41,020
Pennsylvania
$40,960
Rhode Island
$40,610
Florida
$39,520
Mississippi
$39,290
New Hampshire
$39,280
Oregon
$39,220
Ohio
$39,020
Virgin Islands
$38,800
Georgia
$38,390
Maryland
$38,220
Missouri
$38,020
Maine
$37,970
Wisconsin
$36,710
Wyoming
$35,730
Vermont
$35,350
Tennessee
$35,290
Utah
$35,080
Alabama
$35,070
Nebraska
$35,060
South Carolina
$34,210
New Mexico
$34,190
Louisiana
$33,830
Idaho
$32,330
Iowa
$32,300
West Virginia
$32,300
Indiana
$31,880
North Dakota
$31,520
Guam
$30,840
Kentucky
$30,700
Arkansas
$30,240
Oklahoma
$29,290
Montana
$29,080
Kansas
$27,960
South Dakota
$23,670
Puerto Rico
$22,110
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Active Learning
Time Management
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Mathematics
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Cooperation
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Deal With External Customers
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Work With Work Group or Team
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Level of Competition
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Standing
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
- Importance Supplemental-
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.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Schedule and make appointments.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Draft and type office memos.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Draft and type office memos.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Schedule and make appointments.
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.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Receive and place telephone calls.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Schedule and make appointments.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Draft and type office memos.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Draft and type office memos.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Schedule and make appointments.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
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.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Schedule and make appointments.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Draft and type office memos.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Receive and place telephone calls.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
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.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Schedule and make appointments.
Draft and type office memos.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Receive and place telephone calls.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Draft and type office memos.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Schedule and make appointments.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
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.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Draft and type office memos.
Schedule and make appointments.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Receive and place telephone calls.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master