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 Boston, MA Office, the following duties would be expected of you: Processing of outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas....

Cha Law Ethics

Legal Secretary ( Remote )

To be considered for this role, once you've applied, send an email to recruiting@chalawethics. com with the subject line: Am I your next Legal Secretary?...

Remote Work
Kiernan Trebach LLP

Billing Clerk

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...

Legal Secretary

  • Globe, AZ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Globe, AZ
  • 3 hours ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT Prepares legal pleadings, forfeiture documents, and logs; prepares summonses, indictments, long-form complaints, subpoenas for trial, and certificates...

Litigation Secretary/Labor & Employment/ 2 days remote weekly

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Sacramento law firm seeking a Litigation Secretary with 3-5 years experience in Labor & Employment representing employers. * Ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and high...

Remote Work

Paralegal/Legal Secretary

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Busy Westside family law firm seeks a paralegal/Legal Secretary for full time employment with at least 3 years of family law experience....

Legal Receptionist

  • Denver, CO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 hours ago

It's fun to work at a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Job Description: We are seeking a professional and highly organized Legal Receptionist to be the welcoming face and...

Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Miami, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must). Update and maintain client files in a timely manner....

Law Office Receptionist

  • Miami, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Law office seeking a team member as a full time front desk/receptionist. Full time position hours are 9am to 5pm. We are also seeking a part time receptionist for evening hours 5pm to 9pm and...

Legal Receptionist

  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Job Title: Legal Receptionist Contract: Temporary to Perm Location: Hartford, CT Reports To: Client Services Supervisor/Manager Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and adaptable...

Legal Secretary 2

  • Carson City, NV
  • 22 hours ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 22 hours ago

This position is for the Legal Secretary 2 position with the Nevada State Public Defender. The work location is in Ely....

Legal Receptionist & Switchboard

  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago

Legal Receptionist & Switchboard POSITION PROFILE Provides exceptional customer service to the firm by performing a variety of job duties and responsibilities within the Legal environment....

Legal Administrative Assistant I/II (Legal Secretary)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago

These duties may include, but are not limited to, transcribing, preparing, processing, and e-filing pleadings/briefs in the various state and federal courts; preparing and processing correspondence,...

Legal Secretary/Paralegal Position

  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago

Background: Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience Strong knowledge of State and Federal Court rules Proficient in e-filing, calendaring law in motion and discovery Organization and redaction...

Legal Office Secretary

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Secretary: Document Management: Drafting, formatting, and filing legal documents Communication: Clear and professional interaction with clients, courts, and colleagues Organization: Managing schedules...

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...
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...
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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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
36.5%
Doctorate Degree
20.1%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Master's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
8.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
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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