Legal Secretary Jobs in California

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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Cha Law Ethics

Legal Secretary ( Remote )

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Legal Secretary - workers compensation

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Looking for a legal secretary (Spanish speaking a must). Background in workers compensation desired. Knowledgeable with EAMS. Salary dependent on experience....

Temporary Legal Secretary (6 weeks ++)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Our client, a well-established multinational law firm located in downtown San Francisco (Financial District), is looking to fulfill the need for a temporary Legal Secretary to support the Litigation...

Legal Secretary, Workers Comp

  • Gold River, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gold River, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Legal Secretary, Workers Comp 125069 Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team....

Litigation Secretary

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Coordinate and request court reporters and videographers for depositions and court hearings Assist with deposition exhibits preparation Assist, draft, and coordinate service of subpoenas Proofread documents...

Litigation Secretary

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Litigation Secretary Location: Irvine, CA (2 days onsite after satisfactory completion of the introductory period) Pay: $90,000 to $105,000 annually Experience: 7 years of experience to provide...

Legal Administrative Assistant, Mills Legal Clinic, Stanford Law School

  • Stanford, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 20 hours ago

NOTE : This position has been deemed critical/has specific funding, has been approved by the Law School for posting, and is exempt from the hiring freeze. Stanford Law School seeks a full-time...

Legal Secretary

  • Yreka, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Yreka, CA
  • 20 hours ago

This class is distinguished from Senior Legal Secretary in that Senor Legal Secretary has responsibility for coordinating legal support work and functions for a legal unit or work area in a large department...

Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant Sr.

  • Lakeport, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeport, CA
  • 1 day ago

Learns to prepare or assist with the preparation of routine legal documents such as motions, briefs, court orders, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, petitions, complaints, warrants, and abstracts of judgments...

Legal Administrative Assistant I/II/Senior

  • Lakeport, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeport, CA
  • 1 day ago

Learns to prepare or assist with the preparation of routine legal documents such as motions, briefs, court orders, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, petitions, complaints, warrants, and abstracts of judgments...

Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Del Mar, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Del Mar, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. This hybrid role supports attorneys and legal staff with critical administrative and case management...

Legal Secretary I/II

  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago

Legal Secretary II: This is the journey level class in the Legal Secretary series....

Legal Secretary-Workers' Compensation

  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 2 days ago

E-file court documents. Maintaining files in an orderly manner. Input Attorney billing. Regular secretarial duties....

Supervisory Legal Administrative Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Assisting AUSAs in specifying what type of ESI to request and how to capture and preserve metadata from discovery provided by opposing parties; Drafting interrogatories and requests for information, subpoenas...

Litigation Secretary/Labor & Employment/ 2 days remote weekly

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

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Salary for Legal Secretary Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Legal Secretarys in California 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 in California
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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