Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Office and Administrative Support
Legal documents are the core of the day: summonses, complaints, motions, subpoenas, appeals, and pretrial agreements get prepared, proofread, and processed, then mailed, faxed, or sent to clients, witnesses, and court offices. Case files, law-library materials, and photocopies have to stay organized; invoices go out for client billing or office expenses. Attorneys also rely on help collecting employment, medical, and other records and on forms such as accident reports or courtroom requests. Phone work is constant, usually in a law office or similar legal workplace. It suits people who like exact wording, legal paperwork, and keeping case files organized and on schedule.
Typical education: Associate’s Degree (2-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$55'570
Median Wage Market Position
$55'570
What you might do
- Draft and proofread summonses, motions, and complaints
- Keep case files and law libraries in order
- Mail or deliver papers to courts and clients
- Help attorneys collect medical and employment records
- Fill out trial requests and client applications
- Bill clients or pay the office's expenses
Skills that matter
- Preparing summonses, motions, and subpoenas
- Proofreading legal papers before they go out
- Organizing case files and law libraries
- Keeping filing and delivery dates on track
- Gathering employment and medical records
- Handling calls with clients and court officials
AI & the future of this role
Preparing filings, formatting documents, and pulling case materials from text are areas where legal AI tools may absorb a large share of the work. Court deadlines and attorney oversight still require care, yet routine secretarial demand looks especially fragile.
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