A legal secretary works at a lawyer's office, offering administrative support. He/she will be responsible for managing day to day tasks and ensuring smooth running of the office. You will prepare communications – letters, emails, etc, legal documents, and a lot more. You will have the expertise and knowledge of reading and drafting legally valid documents like wills, contracts, etc.

You take instructions from a lawyer, who dictates what he/she needs. You will also organize schedules, prepare statements, and manage day to day cash flow requirements. You will also interact with clients of the lawyer, answering enquiries.

Outside the office, you will attend court proceedings with your employer.

Though there are different responsibilities for you, you can specialize in any one area if you work at a large office. If you are in a small office, you can gain considerable insight and experience of legal proceedings, document preparation, etc.