Performs administrative functions for attorneys or legal firms.
Maintains schedules for meetings, hearings, trials, and depositions. Prepares legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, and general correspondence. Utilizes document creation software and other legal reference software. Understands and uses correct legal terminology, standard formats, and procedures to prepare documents. Maintains and organizes document files or database in required format. Coordinates efficient phone, e-mail, and written communications between attorney and client.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Legal Secretary I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying calendaring software to arrange, manage and maintain calendar in your office.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the importance of scheduling the tasks in your organization's calendar.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Selects the appropriate calendaring software to create and send meeting appointments.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes the calendaring applications to ensure documents are executed, distributed, and renewed.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Reviews the calendar for accuracy, absence of double bookings, and proper rescheduling of meetings.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Strengthens the effectiveness and applicability of the existing calendar systems and tools.
Skill definition-Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists commonly used tools and applications in conducting effective data entry.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports data entry-related areas to meet and exceed performance expectations.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes data resources in collecting and reviewing data to correct information errors and incompatibilities.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Organizes data submitted for entry to prevent data losses and ensure confidentiality.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the overall automation and optimization of data entry to eliminate manual processing.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the traits of an employee showing great attention to detail.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses tools to organize and monitor work progress.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Manages training to improve staffs' concentration and attention to detail.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Learns from previous works' strengths and weaknesses to guide new projects.
Skill definition-The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names different types of confidential information in the workplace.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Utilizes available tools and systems to manage confidential information.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Works with management and experts to address the breach of confidential information.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Investigates any severe breach of confidentiality; drives system and process improvement.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Monitors the effectiveness of current confidentiality management systems.
There are 0 hard skills for Legal Secretary I.
9 general skills for Legal Secretary I, Calendaring, Data Entry, Document Management, etc.
6 soft skills for Legal Secretary I, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Time Management, etc.
While the list totals 15 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Legal Secretary I, he or she needs to be proficient in Attention to Detail, be proficient in Confidentiality, and be proficient in Time Management.
