Legal secretaries perform many of the same tasks as any other secretaries. For
example, they answer phones and type letters. Legal secretaries must follow strict
guidelines. That's why they must be specialized in format for legal documents. For example,
is some pleadings must be on legal size paper while others are on legal size. Some of the
documents that legal secretaries prepare are subpoenas, complaints, motions. Some legal
secretaries read legal journals and assist with legal research. Attorneys supervise legal secretaries.
Legal Secretaries need excellent people skills. These skills are important when
dealing with angry or upset clients. Secretaries must be trustworthy because they often
deal with confidential material. Legal secretaries must be highly organized because
documents must go out on time. Legal Secretaries need a good ability to check written
material, such as letters, for errors in grammar or typing and to move the fingers quickly,
like paging through a file. They also need a good ability to see details and slight differences in
objects and use words well when speaking or writing.
Physical demands are most common in an everyday lifestyle. For example, they need to frequently use hands and arms to reach and hold objects, such as files and books.
They also need to listen and talk to others and use fingers to make fine
movements, such as type. They also need to sit for long periods of time.
Legal secretaries work in clean, quiet, well-lighted offices. They usually work 40
hours per week. They may work overtime to help meet deadlines. Legal secretaries sit for
long periods. Typing often requires working from materials that are difficult to read.
Working at a computer for a long period may cause back and neck pain, eyestrain, and
Nationally, the median wage for legal secretaries is $14.45 per hour. Half of all
legal secretaries earn between $11.24 and $18.10. Pay v
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