Legal Administrative Assistant

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Ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced legal environments and love organization.
Support justice by preparing crucial legal documents and managing communications.
Engage in diverse tasks, from legal research to document preparation and delivery.

💰 Earn $50K-$80K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -5.1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Schedule and make appointments.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

18,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$60,060 in California

$50,680 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Repairing
Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

Having support
Job security
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Legal Administrative Assistant

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Pathways to this Career

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years