A Day in the Life of a Legal Secretary

January 31, 2024  I finish off getting ready and leave my house. As I support the general office as well as my team, I work from the office every day. Arrive at the office. I check my emails and add any tasks that I have been sent to my to-do list in my notebook, I also flag the email so I can find it easily as my inbox fills up very quickly. I find that I can organise myself far more effectively with a physical list of things to do on paper rather than everything being online. If I feel like I have extra capacity, I email my team to ask if there is anything additional I can help with.  I prioritise my tasks for the day and get started. I currently mainly support the Litigation department where I draft court forms, assist in preparing bundles, make courtesy calls, and complete payment request forms with clients. I carry out lots of office admin tasks such as scanning, printing, filing, and preparing letters for both my team and the general office.