I spend some time doing some paperwork. Then it depends on the day—I might meet with clients, or, on particular days, I have to go to court.
CAREER
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$50,680
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-22.1% (decline)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Do
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Other Job Titles Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants May Have
Confidential Secretary, Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Admin Assistant), Legal Administrator (Legal Admin), Legal Coordinator, Legal Management Assistant, Legal Office Support Assistant, Legal Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, Magistrate Assistant
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
- Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Associate's degree (48%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Post-secondary certificate
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
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Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Try to start interning to get into the courthouse as much as possible so that the judges know who you are and what type of person you're like.
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