I've been a legal sec for 3 months, first time in this type of job, any way, I'm still stumbling with editing my documents, like getting names spelling perfect and missing some missed spelllings in long conveyances and mortgages. Should I be worried about my job???????
2006-10-12 08:34:51 · 9 answers · asked by Lotus Phoenix 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Listen...
be sure to have a dictionary instalkled on your PC a free one is at www.wordweb.co.uk
be sure of the names and their spellings, and feel tranquile to ask your boss; asking too much is better than messing a little...
The ambigiousm terms that you never seen before; get sure of them with the help of a legal search engine.. type the word and see the results; a perfect legal search engine is at www.findlaw.com
You'll not be in trouble then and you'll erase the bad memories, good luck.
2006-10-12 08:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence of Arabia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, no, no. Look what you said; it's the first time doing this type of job and you've only been at it for three months. Don't worry, you'll definately get the hang of it sooner or later. For now, just take those few extra minutes to edit your documents, even if your boss is hollaring to finish. He'll be glad he doesn't look like the fool when he presents these documents later. Also, just try different ways to do approach a task that feel comfortable to you...once you do that, typing those long and tedious papers will be a breeze.
2006-10-12 08:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jupiter583 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you not have a spell checker in whatever program you are using to type your documents? As for names, you just have to proofread carefully and if you aren't sure ASK!! Most everyone would rather answer a question then correct a mistake or repair damage caused by a mistake. If you have been there for three months, I wouldn't be too worried. Just do the best you can and then try harder. Maybe you should try to study some legal terms online.
2006-10-12 08:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always use spell-check. Proof your documents before giving them to the attorney. Attorneys get upset when proofing a document and they find errors the secretary should have caught. If you work in a large law firm, and they have a proof-reading department, give it to them to proof for you. Or, if it is a very long doc, try to get a secretary to help you proof. Or, ask the receptionist to proof for you.
Legal Secretary is a good career, relax and try not to worry about it.
2006-10-12 08:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accuracy is very important in your documents, they are the basis for legal decisions. I would hate to lose a lawsuit because a typist made a mistake. Practice Practice Practice.
2006-10-12 08:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You need to be sure the spelling is correct. That is an important function of a legal typist.
2006-10-12 08:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to keep your job very long if you can't even catch spelling errors.
2006-10-12 08:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh...yeah, you need to be worried about your job. Why aren't you utilizing spell check?
2006-10-12 14:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by A Lady @ ALL Times 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all how OLD are You? That might help. Then people know where to lead you.
2006-10-12 08:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Rainbow Brite 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋