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Litigation Legal Secretary

Clerical and Administrative
Administrative Assistants
Legal Secretary

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.

At a Glance

Litigation Legal Secretary earns an average of $36,636/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.5 years. Top skills: Lawsuits, Filing, Microsoft Outlook.

Avg Annual Salary

$36,636/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3.5 years

Job Postings

4

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Median Wage

$54,140/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-5.8%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (11)

Lawsuits

5.0

Travel Arrangements

4.9

Calendar Management

4.9

Legal Pleadings

4.8

Personal Injury Law

4.7

Setting Appointments

4.7

Billing

4.6

Data Analysis

4.5

Call Center Experience

4.5

Appeals

4.5

Information Management

4.5

Common Skills (19)

Filing

5.0

Administrative Functions

4.9

Communication

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.8

Microsoft Office

4.8

Multitasking

4.8

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.7

Typing

4.7

Management

4.7

Organizational Skills

4.6

Customer Service

4.6

Self-Starter

4.5

Strong Work Ethic

4.5

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