Legal secretary

A legal secretary is a professional who works in a legal office or law firm to provide administrative assistance. Their work is essential in ensuring that the legal practise runs smoothly by completing a variety of activities that allow attorneys and other legal professionals to focus on their core responsibilities.



Georgina Naruses' daily responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls, organising schedules and calendars, and organising documents and files. Her everyday tasks include greeting and welcoming clients and guests, maintaining and procuring office supplies, and scheduling meetings and conferences. She had always wanted to test out the legal field to see whether it was a good fit for her before committing to a full law degree.

"It was important for me to learn about the environment and see if it was right for me before I fully committed," she said.



Legal secretaries must be well-versed in legal procedures, language and documentation. Because lawyers are extremely busy and most things are time-sensitive, multitasking and the ability to absorb and understand things quickly are vital. Having an administrative diploma or certificate will be quite beneficial.