Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support skills assessment
Paralegals and legal support staff keep matters moving. This scorecard covers document preparation, filing, research, client contact, confidentiality and systems.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 12 Paralegal & Legal Support skills you can score
These are the default Paralegal & Legal Support skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Document Preparation and Formatting
Prepares accurate, well-formatted legal documents to firm standards.
Filing and Court Lodgement
Files documents correctly and on time.
Legal Research Support
Locates legislation, cases and precedents for lawyers.
File and Matter Management
Keeps physical and electronic files organised and complete.
Client Contact
Communicates professionally with clients and agencies.
Confidentiality and Privilege
Protects confidential and privileged material.
Practice Management Software
Uses matter, billing and document tools accurately.
Diary and Deadline Tracking
Tracks court dates, limitation periods and filing deadlines so nothing is missed.
Proofreading and Accuracy
Spots errors before documents leave the firm.
Billing and Time Recording
Records time and disbursements correctly.
Teamwork and Initiative
Supports lawyers proactively and picks up tasks without needing to be asked.
Ethical Awareness
Understands conflicts and professional limits.
Levels included with Paralegal & Legal Support
Paralegal & Legal Support starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for legal, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Paralegal
- Senior Paralegal
- Legal Secretary
- Practice Manager
How Paralegal & Legal Support works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a practice group is scored on the Paralegal & Legal Support skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your practice groups against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Paralegal & Legal Support skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior associate's practice group.
Paralegal & Legal Support scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Paralegal & Legal Support scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Paralegal & Legal Support scorecard covers 12 skills: Document Preparation and Formatting, Filing and Court Lodgement, Legal Research Support, File and Matter Management, Client Contact, Confidentiality and Privilege, Practice Management Software, Diary and Deadline Tracking, Proofreading and Accuracy, Billing and Time Recording, Teamwork and Initiative and Ethical Awareness. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Paralegal & Legal Support?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one practice group and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Paralegal & Legal Support?
Paralegal & Legal Support starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Trainee, Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Practice Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Paralegal & Legal Support skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In legal the app talks about team members, practice groups and senior associates, and you can change any of those words too.
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