Lawyer secretary
べんごしひしょ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : General Clerical, Secretarial, and Receptionist Occupations
- Minor : Secretaries
Summary
An administrative role that supports lawyers by handling tasks such as creating and managing court documents and contracts, schedule adjustments, client correspondence, and more.
Description
A lawyer secretary is a specialized administrative position supporting lawyers in law firms or legal departments. Main duties include scheduling court dates and meetings, creating and managing court documents, contracts, and litigation-related paperwork, as well as coordinating communications with clients and relevant agencies. Accuracy and confidentiality are essential, with prompt and courteous responses being crucial. Additionally, acquiring specialized knowledge such as legal research and law verification is required.
Future Outlook
While advances in AI technology will automate some tasks, demand for highly specialized work and interpersonal coordination will remain strong, maintaining the importance of legal support roles.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Agency employee / Contract employee / Full-time employee / Part-time/casual / Remote
Career Path
Lawyer secretary (junior) → Senior secretary → Chief secretary → Legal department assistant → Legal affairs leader
Required Skills
Communication skills (telephone and email correspondence) / Legal research / Office software / Schedule management
Recommended Skills
Court procedure knowledge / English document handling / IT literacy (Office) / Legal knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in contracts and litigation materials is required. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication and coordination with clients and lawyers is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for scheduling court dates and meetings. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, with accuracy valued more than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on document creation and communication than numerical tasks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical demands are low. |
Related Qualifications
- Business practical legal certification
- Secretary certification
- TOEIC
Aliases
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
Related Jobs
- Court clerk
- Judicial scrivener
- Lawyer
- Legal affairs clerk