Career Outlook dot US

Legal Secretaries in The United States

(Secretarios jurídicos)

Legal Secretaries -- Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)43-6012.00
Career InterestsCE
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-2.09 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)180,100
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)142,500
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)14,300
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$28,760
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$50,900
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$79,610
Career ClusterLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
(Ley, seguridad pública y seguridad)
Major Occupational GroupOffice and Administrative Support

* data not available
Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


O*NET logo  Legal Secretaries
O*NET OnLine includes: Job Titles; Tasks; Knowledge; Skills; Abilities; Work Activities; Work Context; Job Zone; Interests; Work Styles; Work Values; Related Occupations; and Wages & Employment Trends.

Career One Stop logo   Legal Secretaries
Career One Stop includes: Occupation Description; State and National Wages; State and National Trends; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Tasks and Activities; Tools and Technology; Education and Training, Related Occupation Profiles, and Web Resources.

Occupational Outlook Handbook logo  Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the US Department of Labor includes: Nature of the Work; Working Conditions; Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement; Employment; Job Outlook; Earnings; Related Occupations; and Additional Information.


Career Videos