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Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced legal environments and love organization.
  • Support justice by preparing crucial legal documents and managing communications.
  • Engage in diverse tasks, from legal research to document preparation and delivery.
💰 Earn $50K-$80K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

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.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

18,100 Annually

Earnings

$60,060

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Repairing
  • Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Personal relationships

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