Legal Secretary Reviews - Page 19

If the final document you present to your client doesn't look good, it is a direct reflection on YOU. If the final document you present on behalf of your client doesn't look good, it doesn't get read - no matter how well-written it is. Imagine, if you will, that your client, along with multiple other developers, is placing a bid document out to investors for their review and ultimate purchase. If your document, as compared to documents provided by the other developers, is not eye-pleasing, your client immediately loses any advantage it may have had. Always keep in mind that your client is depending on you to make a great impression on his behalf.

Be organised. Be willing to work overtime.

To be committed and be prepared to start from the bottom and work your way up and to have a teachable spirit be prepared to take responsibility of matters even when you have made a mistake.

Besides doing all the usual duties, i also tried to solve computer technical issues and trained others; learned many computer skills and filing procedures, etc., on my own and pass them along to the others. I was always calm and patient and I always volunteer for overtime whenever necessary

Seek a great team, makes the job more rewarding.

Time management in a large firm setting is crucial. When assisting multiple lawyers you need to effectively communicate conflicting deadlines to properly manage your work load.