Legal Secretaries
SOC: 43-6012.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$54,140
per year
Mean Wage
$60,320
per year
Employment
155K
workers
Wage Range
$35,530 - $87,660
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
14 tasks analyzed
Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Schedule and make appointments.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Draft and type office memos.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
Make travel arrangements for attorneys.
Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements. | - | - | - | |
| Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. | - | - | - | |
| Receive and place telephone calls. | - | - | - | |
| Schedule and make appointments. | - | - | - | |
| Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files. | - | - | - | |
| Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter. | - | - | - | |
| Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses. | - | - | - | |
| Draft and type office memos. | - | - | - | |
| Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients. | - | - | - | |
| Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use. | - | - | - | |
| Make travel arrangements for attorneys. | - | - | - | |
| Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases. | - | - | - | |
| Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes. | - | - | - |
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