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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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....

Kiernan Trebach LLP

Front Desk Administrative Assistant

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our...

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...

Legal Secretary (Hybrid)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

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

temp paralegal - legal secretary

Full time Temp paralegal/legal secretary....

Rutherford Christie LLP

Legal Secretary

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

Litigation Legal Secretary (Hybrid)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 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...

Legal Administrative Assistant to Digital Reporter

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 hours ago

Give yourself a promotion! Use your experience in the legal industry. Its an exciting and in-demand career to be independently contracted as a Digital Reporter with Veritext Legal Solutions. You...

Legal Administrative Assistant to Digital Reporter

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 hours ago

Give yourself a promotion! Use your experience in the legal industry. Its an exciting and in-demand career to be independently contracted as a Digital Reporter with Veritext Legal Solutions. You...

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary For Estate Planning Department

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Join dynamic group of lawyers and assist the department with your estate planning skills!. Typing correspondence, drafting wills, trusts and attending signings, interacting with the clients and...

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant For Private Wealth Service Dep't

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Busy department of prestigious firm is seeking your top legal administrative skills! Familiar with the preparation of trusts including drafting estate planning documents and pleadings for probate...

Paralegal/ Legal Secretary

  • Tolland, CT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tolland, CT
  • 7 hours ago

Paralegal/ Legal Secretary (Tolland, CT) Anderson near Bacter compensation: Negotiable depending on skills employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Paralegal/Legal Secretary Attorney...

Receptionist/Legal Office Assistant Position

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 hours ago

Receptionist/Legal Office Assistant Position (Uptown, Denver) compensation: $25/hr employment type: job title: Receptionist/Legal Office Assistant We are a small boutique law firm in Uptown,...

Legal Secretary

  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago

at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, New York, United States Job Description Legal Secretary Recruiting Location US-NY-New York Department Secretarial Services Summary The work of the legal secretaries...

Legal Admin Assistant

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Location: Tacoma, WA Position Type: Temp to Hire Pay: $22-$25 DOE Schedule: 8:30-5:00 Monday thru Friday Duties: Answering a multi-line phone system, directing calls, taking messages Provide...

Legal Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Legal Secretary Course
Overview The legal sector can offer lucrative and stable career opportunities in the UK. If you are interested in the legal system and currently looking for a promising job, becoming a legal...
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...
Becoming a Legal Secretary
Looking to start your career or need a change of industry? Working as a legal secretary is an excellent career option for these reasons:Career ProspectsThere are many career prospects and a large...

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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
8.9%
High School or GED
8.6%
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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