Qualifications for secretarial position vary depending on the employers. Majority will prefer candidates having official training in secretarial skills. Certificates courses from Education Development International (LCCI), Pitman or OCR (RSA) will make you a sure nominee for this position. You will be asked to have good standard over English language; GCSE (A-C) is preferred. Along will that with computer knowledge and telephone manners are necessary. You can get into this profession as an Apprentice. You should be skilled in type writing, short hand, audio transcription and word processing. For the position of legal secretary, you will need knowledge in legal matters. A relevant degree in commerce is an advantage. You can improve yourself by taking relevant qualifications like NVQ levels 1-4 in Business and Administration, Education Development International, OCR level 1, 2 and 3 Certificates in Administration or OCR Higher Level Diploma in Administrative and Secretarial Procedures.