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Legal Secretaries

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.81)
  2. Help people link up or connect - People (4.46)
  3. Plan - Data (4.46)
  4. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.38)
  5. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.33)
  6. Interview, draw out - People (4.21)
  7. Research - Data (4.21)
  8. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.14)
  9. Control, expedite things - Things (4.06)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (4.05)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.97)
  12. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.97)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  14. Listen - People (3.88)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  16. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.67)
  17. Use my brain - Data (3.66)
  18. Speak - People (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Writing (3.88)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  3. Active Listening (3.62)
  4. Speaking (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Near Vision (3.88)
  4. Oral Expression (3.75)
  5. Written Expression (3.75)
  6. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.81)
  2. Integrity (4.72)
  3. Dependability (4.66)
  4. Cooperation (4.51)
  5. Self Control (4.35)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.34)
  7. Initiative (4.33)
  8. Independence (4.24)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.19)
  10. Persistence (4.05)
  11. Achievement/Effort (4.02)
  12. Concern for Others (3.97)
  13. Social Orientation (3.71)
  14. Leadership (3.67)
  15. Analytical Thinking (3.66)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.66)
  2. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.46)
  3. Performing Administrative Activities (4.38)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.35)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.33)
  6. Getting Information (4.21)
  7. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.14)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.13)
  9. Processing Information (4.06)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.75)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.53)
  1. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.66)
  2. Plan Meetings Or Conferences (4.46)
  3. Modify Work Procedures Or Processes To Meet Deadlines (4.46)
  4. Type Letters Or Correspondence (4.38)
  5. Maintain Inventory Of Office Forms (4.38)
  6. Maintain Legal Forms (4.38)
  7. Organize Legal Information Or Records (4.38)
  8. Fill Out Purchase Requisitions (4.38)
  9. Edit Written Material (4.38)
  10. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (4.38)
  11. Prepare Contract Documents (4.38)
  12. File Documents In Court (4.38)
  13. Prepare Financial Reports (4.38)
  14. Route Multi-Line Telephone Calls (4.38)
  15. Prepare Tax Reports (4.38)
  16. Fill Out Business Or Government Forms (4.38)
  17. Process Invoices (4.38)
  18. Maintain Administrative Services Procedures Manual (4.38)
  19. Maintain Appointment Calendar (4.38)
  20. Take Meeting Notes (4.33)
  21. Enter Time Sheet Information (4.33)
  22. Prepare Corporate Minute Books (4.33)
  23. Maintain Telephone Logs (4.33)
  24. Type Document From Machine Transcription (4.33)
  25. Transcribe Spoken Or Written Information (4.33)
  26. Take Dictation (4.33)
  27. Take Messages (4.33)
  28. Assist With Legal Research (4.21)
  29. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.21)
  30. Obtain General Information In Legal Office Setting (4.21)
  31. Write Business Correspondence (4.14)
  32. Verify Investigative Information (4.06)
  33. Compile Data For Financial Reports (4.06)
  34. Identify Laws Or Court Decisions Relevant To Pending Cases (4.06)
  35. Compile Information For Court Cases (4.06)
  36. Evaluate Importance Of Incoming Telephone Calls (4.06)
  37. Compile Itinerary Of Planned Meetings Or Activities (4.06)
  38. Reconcile Or Balance Financial Records (4.06)
  39. Use Accounting Terminology (4.00)
  40. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.00)
  41. Use Shorthand Writing Procedures (4.00)
  42. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.00)
  43. Use Telephone Communication Techniques (4.00)
  44. Locate Persons ( Skip Tracing ) (3.75)
  45. Understand Legal Terminology (3.75)
  46. Ensure Correct Grammar, Punctuation, Or Spelling (3.53)