How to become a Legal Secretary?

How do i become a legal secretary?

• im on my last year at sixth form but i don't know whether to go to uni or go to college and do a legal secretary course. Or both? :D any advice please? many thanks

• Answer:

  Legal secretaries work in solicitors' and barristers' offices, in the legal departments of large organisations and in the law courts. Positions are available nationwide. Most towns have at least one or two law firms, though major cities have the greatest number of opportunities. There are no minimum qualifications to become a legal secretary, though employers may look for GCSEs in English and maths. A good understanding of grammar, spelling and punctuation is essential. Good keyboard skills are also required and many employers look for office experience or a secretarial or business administration qualification. Legal secretaries train on the job, working with more experienced members of staff. Some companies offer in-house courses and others may encourage employees to work towards qualifications related to their work. It may be possible to enter this area of work by securing an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship. It may be possible to progress to become a senior secretary or office manager. With additional training, some become qualified legal executives, paralegals or licensed conveyancers.