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)
Cites examples of practices on how to organize appointments and prioritize to-do lists in the calendar software.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in setting weekly and monthly goals to create a priority matrix.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Demonstrates efficiency in managing time effectively and navigating online calendaring.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Facilitates the training of advanced features with calendaring software.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes a standard process for the use of calendaring software.
Skill definition-Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of the techniques and approaches used to improve the data entry process.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in coding and verifying materials and resources for data processing entry.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Leverages data collection tools to enter and update collected information.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve escalated errors in data entry.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates data entry protocols to monitor information consistency and integrity for positive business impacts.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites steps and tips to improve attention to detail in the workplace.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Performs assigned responsibilities according to standard procedures and standards.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Creates and implements quality management processes for our business.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Defines possible hurdles to projects and creates strategies to deal with them.
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)
Describes the potential consequences of inappropriate disclosure.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles internal and external data to support the generation and modification of policies and rules on confidentiality.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyses breaches in confidentiality and suggests measures of remediation.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Advises on the application of confidentiality rules into business and operation activities.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops and oversees policies and processes to maintain confidentiality throughout our business.
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.
