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Describe and differentiate among the various court systems. (I)
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Use appropriate vocabulary acquired in communication with attorneys
and courts. (I)
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Perform classroom assignments simulating the duties of an entry-level
legal secretary in a law office setting involving a litigation
practice. (II-XI)
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Prepare correspondence, memos, and documents in acceptable style and
format. (II, VII, VIII, IX)
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Define and correctly use legal vocabulary. (II)
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Perform calendaring and docketing duties. (II)
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Open, close, and organize law office files. (II)
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Use appropriate paper stock and forms for various documents. (II, VII,
IX)
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Process incoming and outgoing mail. (II)
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Perform secretary's responsibilities in timekeeping and billing of
clients' matters. (II)
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Process the various pleadings and documents involved in litigation.
(III-VI)
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Use fee schedules to determine fees for various courts. (III)
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Instruct process server regarding service of process. (III)
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Cause summons and subpoenas/subpoenas duces tecum to be issued. (III)
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Organize a litigation file. (III)
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Compute and calendar important dates in litigation practice. (III)
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Notice a deposition. (III)
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| 18.
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Prepare citations and quotations in form of Uniform System of Citation
and check their accuracy. (III)
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Prepare pleadings and forms in proper format. (III, IV, VI)
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Obtain hearing dates. (III)
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Prepare legal descriptions properly. (X)
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Prepare real estate documents in proper format. (X)
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Prepare and properly handle wills. (XI)
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Proofread written work. (II-XI)
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Describe the ethical conduct demanded of attorneys and their
employees. (XII)
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