Legal secretaries enjoy a varied and challenging career supporting the needs of a legal office.

They are often required to support a team of partners and other legal staff. This is a multidimensional role that requires patience and a good understanding of legal terminology. Find out more below:

Key responsibilities

• Report preparation
• Minute taking
• Legal documentation
• Billing
• Travel booking and coordination
• Financial budgets and reconciliation
• Organising conference calls and other meetings
• Client database management

Key attributes

Successful legal secretaries have the following personal attributes:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent coordination and problem solving skills
• A positive attitude
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

What qualifications do I need?

Legal secretaries may be degree qualified or have participated in a secretarial or administrative course. Most employers will ensure you receive ongoing training opportunities to help further your career as a legal secretary and there are a number of specialist courses available as well.

Salaries

On average, salaries for legal secretaries are between $50 - $65k

Career prospects for legal secretaries

Proven legal secretaries have good career opportunities and can progress to become senior secretary, office manager or personal/executive assistant.

Start your career as a legal secretary and check out the opportunities we have on offer. 

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