Classification note
- Published code: 3342
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
- Sub Major Group: 33 Business and Administration Associate Professionals
- Minor Group: 334 Administrative and Specialized Secretaries
- Unit Group: 3342 Legal Secretaries
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Legal secretaries apply specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures in providing support to legal professionals with communication, documentation and internal managerial co-ordination activities, in law offices, legal departments of large firms and governments.
Tasks include
Tasks include - (a) preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs; (b) reviewing and proofreading documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures; (c) mailing, faxing or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials; (d) organizing and maintaining documents, case files and law libraries; (e) screening requests for meetings, and scheduling and organizing meetings; (f) assisting in the preparation of budgets, monitoring of expenditures, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders; (g) supervising the work of office support workers.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations here: - Legal practice manager - Legal secretary
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Legal assistant - 3411
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 3431