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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

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 AcrobatIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft 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 field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Secrétaire administratif général
  • Assistant de bureau
  • Clerc de saisie de données

Where it can lead

  • Parajuriste
  • Gestionnaire de bureau juridique
  • Spécialiste de la conformité

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.

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Salary

$55,570

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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