Legal Secretary Jobs

A Legal Secretary plays a vital role in the legal industry by providing essential administrative support to lawyers and legal executives. Their responsibilities include managing legal correspondence, maintaining legal files, conducting legal research, scheduling court dates, and preparing legal documents such as subpoenas, summonses, motions, and complaints. They also act as a vital link between lawyers and clients, ensuring effective communication and smooth operation of legal procedures. Legal Secretaries must have exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. They should possess strong computer skills and be proficient in legal research software and digital transcription systems.

For those interested in pursuing a career as a Legal Secretary, several certifications can enhance their prospects. These include the Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS) certification or the Legal Secretary Specialist (LSS) certification, both offered by Legal Secretaries International Inc. Prior to becoming a Legal Secretary, an individual may have roles such as an Administrative Assistant or an Office Clerk to gain relevant administrative and organizational experience. Positions like Legal Assistant or Paralegal can provide a more specific understanding of legal procedures and terminology. These experiences, combined with the right skills and certifications, can pave the way for a successful career as a Legal Secretary.

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Taft is seeking an Information Management Specialist/Records Specialist to support our Information Governance team in Taft’s Indianapolis office. Taft’s Information Management (IM) Specialists are...

Litigation Legal Secretary (Hybrid)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Schuering & Doyle, LLP, a medical malpractice insurance defense firm, has an opening for an experienced, full-time litigation secretary for a busy Partner’s desk. The position is non-exempt, and...

Kiernan Trebach LLP

Legal Secretary / Assistant

What You Will Do: As a Legal Secretary/Assistant in our Parsippany, NJ Office, the following duties would be expected of you: Processing of outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas....

Legal Secretary (Hybrid)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Assist attorneys with legal document preparation, litigation, court filings, and e-filing. Conduct legal research, draft documents, and manage calendars....

Legal Secretary

Rhodes Hieronymus is currently seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join our esteemed team in Tulsa, OK....

Rutherford Christie LLP

Legal Secretary

Rutherford & Christie LLP is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team in Atlanta, GA 30303....

Trust & Estate Legal Secretary/ Paralegal

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • moments ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • moments ago

Are you a Trust & Estate Legal Secretary or Paralegal with at least 2 years of experience in Estate Planning?...

Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago

Job Description: Department: Finance About Us: Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a...

Law Office Assistant 1/2 (021203)

  • Bethel, AK
  • moments ago
  • Bethel, AK
  • moments ago

., paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or criminal justice) may substitute for the required experience....

Legal Secretary 1 - Adult Prosecution

  • Salem, OR
  • moments ago
  • Salem, OR
  • moments ago

The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to seek justice through: Promoting accountability for criminal offenders. Interpreting, enforcing and executing law. Responding to the concerns of...

Legal Secretary - Office Management

  • CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • CA
  • 7 hours ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Secretary with Office Management skills to join our small employer-side labor and employment practice....

Legal Secretary

  • Port Allen, LA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Port Allen, LA
  • 8 hours ago

: Minimum 2 years Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join our team and provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our lawyers....

Legal Secretary

  • Huntington, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Huntington, NY
  • 10 hours ago

part-time experienced secretary for matrimonial law firm in Huntington Village. very good computer skills a requirement. salary negotiable. Send resume....

Litigation Secretary

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 10 hours ago

Litigation Secretary (Charlotte, Legal Secretary: Full-time Hybrid) Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Secretary...

Legal Secretary - Sacramento

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Legal Secretary (Location: Sacramento, Job Type: Full-time) Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team...

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Legal Secretary Diploma
The legal system is very complicated in itself for any given country. A common stereotype is that a lawyer or solicitor often goes mad during law school given the amount of information they have...
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Legal Secretary Course
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Salary for Legal Secretary Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Legal Secretarys offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.1%
Doctorate Degree
20.3%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
Master's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
8.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Secretarys
Less than 1 year
37.1%
2-4 years
33.3%
4-6 years
15.7%
1-2 years
7.3%
6-8 years
4.7%
None
2.0%


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