Salary guide
Legal Secretary
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- Legal secretaries are essential for efficient casework
Other names this job is known by
- Legal PA
- Legal Admin
Key responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyers
- Type and format legal documents
- Manage diaries and appointments
- Liaise with clients and courts
- File and manage case documents
- Prepare correspondence and reports
- Maintain confidentiality
- Support billing and accounts
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in business, law, or administration
- Experience in legal or admin roles
- Organisation and IT skills
- Typing and confidentiality
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Secretary
- Office Manager
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
How to get the job
- Study business, law, or administration
- Gain experience in legal or admin roles
- Progress to secretary or assistant positions
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