Legal Secretary

Job Summary:
Legal secretaries assist attorneys. Legal secretaries should prepare legal papers. They should prepare summonses. They should prepare motions. They should prepare correspondence. They should create responses. They should prepare subpoenas (supervised by a paralegal or lawyer). They should be good at research and help the lawyer by finding material required for legal briefs.

They should be well versed with latest technologies and willing to learn new technologies as a lot of new technologies are emerging to assist lawyers. They sometimes need to perform various clerical duties. They should plan and organize meetings, make travel arrangements etc. Legal secretaries usually work a normal 8-hour shift.

Qualification:
The basic qualification required is a high school graduation. Professional certifications like Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS) or Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) or Certified Legal Secretary Specialist (CLSS) would provide an added advantage as most lawyers and law firms prefer people who have acquired a professional certification. As you can see, there are several different options for your Legal Secretary or Legal Assisting Training.

Salary Range:
Ranges from $20,000 to $60,000.

Prospects:
Legal Secretaries will be in demand due to the need for accurate administrative needs. With the number of legal cases expected to grow, the prospects for Legal Secretaries seems to be good.