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The Reporter June 2017

13Jun2017

The Reporter June 2017

Sheila Atkinson-Baker
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Helpful Information for Legal Professionals

IN THIS ISSUE:

Work Traits of a Successful Legal Secretary
The Advancement of Technology Brings Security
Five Ways to Maximize your Law Firm’s Business Email
Being a Good Host: Essentials for Law Office Waiting Rooms
How to Convert an Email into a PDF on an iPhone or iPad

From the President

I hope you continue to find the articles, tips, and tools in The Reporter helpful. This month, we’ve included articles on use of some newer technology to help increase efficiency in the firm.

You are the reason for our continued success, and we thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We strive to ensure that our services are of the highest quality, so feel free to send us your feedback. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Best regards,
Sheila Atkinson-Baker

Work Traits of a Successful Legal Secretary

By Sally Kane

So you’ve mastered the core skills of a legal secretary. How do you set yourself apart as an in-demand secretarial professional in the legal field? The answer is learning how to be a good legal secretary by going above and beyond to master these seven important work traits.

1. Be Reliable

A legal secretary is the attorney’s right-hand person, so reliability is a crucial work trait that will ensure success. This goes beyond showing up promptly. You might occasionally find yourself called upon to stay at your desk long after other offices have closed for the day. Your attorney may have to appear in court first thing in the morning — with an orderly file so he can put his hands on whatever he needs at trial without rummaging.

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