A Day In The Life
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Industry
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Industry
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Average
$45,790
ANNUAL
$22.01
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,020
ANNUAL
$14.43
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,910
ANNUAL
$22.55
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,290
ANNUAL
$29.47
HOURLY
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
2,140
Projected job openings through 2030
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Degree Recommendations
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
01
Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
02
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
03
Receive and place telephone calls.
04
Schedule and make appointments.
05
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
06
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
07
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
08
Draft and type office memos.
09
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
10
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Time Management
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
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