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Legal Secretary assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
English Grammar82%
Typing Speed74%
Admin and Office Support68%
Error Checking64%
Microsoft Word78%
English Spelling70%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of office skills.

The Legal Secretary template combines English Grammar, Typing Speed, Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Microsoft Word, English Spelling. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

6tests57minutes120questions in total

01 · 25 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

English Grammar

Checks written English accuracy where the writing goes in front of customers.

  • Sentence structure
  • Grammar in context
  • Written accuracy

02 · 2 QUESTIONS · 2 MINUTES

Typing Speed

Shows how many correct words a minute candidates type, and how accurately.

  • Typing speed
  • Accuracy
  • Copy typing

03 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES

Admin and Office Support

Checks the judgement an office runs on, from diaries and priorities to records and meetings.

  • Diary and scheduling
  • Prioritising
  • Records and data protection

04 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Error Checking

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.

  • Comparing records
  • Spotting discrepancies
  • Accuracy with information

05 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Microsoft Word

Checks document work beyond typing, including styles, tables, templates and reviewing.

  • Document formatting
  • Editing & reviewing
  • Working with document tools

06 · 35 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

English Spelling

Checks spelling accuracy where a visible mistake costs credibility.

  • Spelling accuracy
  • Recognising errors
  • Written vocabulary

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore accurate, organised office work.

You receive a result for each included test: English Grammar, Typing Speed, Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Microsoft Word, English Spelling. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on organising a meeting pack and checking its records.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of organising a meeting pack and checking its records. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Legal Secretary assessment results.

Legal Secretary: organising a meeting pack and checking its recordsWorkplace example

While organising a meeting pack and checking its records, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.

FieldApproved recordCopied entry
ReferenceAB-2741AB-2741
Quantity3636
Date18 October18 October
Location codeRT-608RT-680
Which field contains the copying error?

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Legal Secretary assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in English Grammar, Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Microsoft Word, English Spelling. It brings together evidence about accurate, organised office work, giving you areas to explore when organising a meeting pack and checking its records.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on organising a meeting pack and checking its records to explore practical application. Ask how they would check the records, organise the work and keep colleagues informed.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • English GrammarReview how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate.
  • Typing SpeedUse a short Typing Speed work sample to explore how they apply typing speed and accuracy.
  • Admin and Office SupportUse a short Admin and Office Support work sample to explore how they apply diary and scheduling and prioritising.
  • Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
  • Microsoft WordAsk how they would structure and review a clear document.
  • English SpellingExplore accuracy in written messages and documents.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Legal Secretary vacancy?

Yes. Start with English Grammar, Typing Speed, Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Microsoft Word, English Spelling, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use English Grammar to explore sentence structure. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Legal Secretary work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in English Grammar, Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Microsoft Word, English Spelling online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on organising a meeting pack and checking its records to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is English Grammar included?

Checks written English accuracy where the writing goes in front of customers. Review how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Legal Secretary assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 57 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review English Grammar, Typing Speed, Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Microsoft Word, English Spelling separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Legal Secretary selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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