Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant Career

Job Description: 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.


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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$47,900

Median Hourly Wage

$23.03*

Total Employed Nationally

191,200


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.