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Everything You Should Know About the Legal Secretary Profile

Many people work as legal secretary for part-time legal jobs in Singapore and learn things that can help them in establishing a career in the legal field.

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Everything You Should Know About the Legal Secretary Profile

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  1. Everything You Should Know About the Legal Secretary Profile Legal secretaries have a huge demand in the current market in Singapore. They are specialised secretaries who act as solicitors or the Barrister’s right hand. Legal secretaries have a crucial role in the legal firm and he/she will be offering support to a solicitor or multiple solicitors. It is observed that you can gain more exposure and experience when you work as a legal secretary in a small firm in Singapore as you will work only on a specific area in a large firm. Many people work as legal secretary for part-time legal jobs in Singaporeand learn things that can help them in establishing a career in the legal field. If you are contemplating a career as a legal secretary, here’s a look at all that you must know: What can you expect in the role? Legal secretary jobs in Singapore would need you to type and produce letters or legal documents like court briefs or statements, wills, or contracts. You should have a decent typing speed as a legal secretary. You will also be responsible for general administration in the office which includes filing, photocopying, faxing or scanning, binding documents, along with delivering or collecting the documents. You may also meet clients and be first point of contact for handling queries. Qualities of a Legal Secretary - They must be capable of working in deadline driven and fast paced environment. They should be excellent with IT skills such as working on PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft, etc. Legal secretary jobs in Singapore needs you to take initiative with minimal supervision. They should have excellent communication, administrative, and organisational skills. - - - How to become a legal secretary with no experience? 1. Take a legal secretary course There are many legal secretary courses in Singapore which will offer an insight on the legal terminologies and legal system which is quintessential for working as a legal secretary. 2. Serve as a legal secretary intern If you have administrative experience and wish to make a shift to the legal sector, you may take temporary jobs or contract jobs. You can gain relevant legal experience and further become a legal secretary.

  2. If you are an experienced legal secretary, you should plan to grow in your career and look for newer firms who can offer better package as legal secretaries are in huge demand presently. Explore the web for more information and suggestions on choosingpart-time legal jobs in Singapore.

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