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Expectations of a Legal Assistant

  • Receive instructions for an assignment

    Receive instructions for an assignment
    Never start an assignment until you know exactly what is expected.
  • Communicate your limitations

    Communicate your limitations
    If you do know how to complete the assignment inform the attorney unless there is a way to find out how to do it then do a little research
  • Be willing to accept responsibility

    Be willing to accept responsibility
    Approach new tasks with a smile and enthusiastically.
  • Take Notes

    Take Notes
    Always enter the attorney's office with a pen and notebook in your hand and write everything down.
  • Listen Carefully

    Listen Carefully
    Listen to every word the attorney says and take notes.
  • Record Instructions for later Use

    Record Instructions for later Use
    If you are doing a particular type of assignment for the first time, type up the instructions and put them in your notebook of Projects Completed for future reference.
  • Review the Files

    Review the Files
    If time permits, review the client's file to obtain background information.
  • Review the Assignment

    Review the Assignment
    Read through the entire assignment before starting it to determine whether you are clear on what to do. So that you can ask all of your questions at one time.
  • Do the work in a tiemly fashion

    Do the work in a tiemly fashion
    Keep in mind the assignments deadline. Work efficiently and accurately. Check and recheck your work.
  • Priortize Projects

    Priortize Projects
    Complete assignments in order to importance.
  • Assemble the completed product neatly

    Assemble the completed product neatly
    Complete the project accurately and be sire there are no smudges on the document.