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Receive instructions for an assignment
Attorneys are often very busy and may assume that you dunderstand the instructions when you are actually unclear. Ask the most important question: "When is it due?" -
Communicate your limitations
If you're given an assignment that you cannot complete, be sure to tell your boss this. -
Be willing to accept responsibility
Approach new tasks with a smile and enthusiastically -
Take notes
Never enter an attorneys office without a pen and paper -
Listen carefully
One of the major causes of errors is not listening carefully. Listen to every word the attorney says... -
Record instructions for later use
Type or record the instructions for future reference -
Review the files
Review the clients files to obtain background information -
Review the assignment
Always read through the instructions again before starting the assignment -
Do the work in a timely fashion
Keep in mind the assignments deadline -
Prioritize projects
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Assemble the finished projuct neatly
Complete the project accuartely and be sure there are no smudges on the document. Keep it neat!
