Occupation
Legal assistant
Keeps a lawyer's or paralegal's files, documents, and calendar moving. The role overlaps with paralegal work in some offices, but generally involves less independent legal analysis and more document and process handling.
Also known as: Legal support assistant · Litigation assistant
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Part of Law, compliance and justice
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What the work involves
Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
Open, maintain, and close client files and records
Book appointments, examinations, and court dates in the practice calendar
Handle client calls and route substantive questions to the responsible lawyer
File documents with courts and registries and confirm they were accepted
Entry-route stepper
How people commonly enter
College certificate or diploma in legal administration
General office administration training plus employer-provided legal training
On-the-job entry from a reception or administrative role inside a firm
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Desk based
- Team based
- Predictable routine
- Public facing
Desk based · Team based · Predictable routine · Public facing
Related interests
- Conventional (organizing)
- Social (helping)
Conventional (organizing) · Social (helping)
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