What is the salary of a Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant?

The typical salary range is $37,898 - $75,796 per year.

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Which studies lead to becoming a Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant?

Human Resources & ConsultingDeclining

Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant

Operational-level

Also known as: Accredited Legal Secretary, Certified Legal Secretary Specialist, Confidential Secretary, Law Firm Administrator

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

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.

Legal SecretarialLegal AdministrationParalegal StudiesLegal SupportLawAdministrationOffice ManagementCustomer ServiceOperations

A Day in the Life

You step into the bustling law office in downtown Dallas, the smell of coffee and faint printer ink already in the air. Your first task is always to open Microsoft Outlook, checking for urgent emails that came in overnight. You review your calendar for the day, noting court dates and client meetings for the attorneys you support. You then open the firm's document management system, iManage, to see if new drafts or tasks have been assigned.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Adobe Acrobat Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-5.2%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

18,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

157,600

in 2025 → 149,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

Moderate

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

High

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This career is projected to see a decline in employment by 5.2% through 2035, with about 18,100 job openings expected each year. The median annual wage for this role is $55,570. An Associate's Degree is typically needed, and with experience, you can advance to roles with more responsibility.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Office Assistant
General Administrative Assistant
Data Entry Clerk

Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant

Where it can lead

Paralegal
Legal Office Manager
Compliance Specialist

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact this career by automating document drafting, legal research, and administrative scheduling. This will shift the role towards managing AI tools, focusing on complex case support, client interaction, and requiring enhanced technological proficiency and critical analysis of AI-generated content. Adaptability to new software will be crucial.

Salary

$55,570

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position