According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements. | 89% |
| Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. | 85% |
| Receive and place telephone calls. | 84% |
| Schedule and make appointments. | 83% |
| Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files. | 82% |
| Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter. | 81% |
| Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. | 74% |
| Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses. | 70% |
| Draft and type office memos. | 70% |
| Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients. | 69% |
| Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use. | 67% |
| Make travel arrangements for attorneys. | 65% |
| Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases. | 63% |
| Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes. | 58% |
