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Entry-Level Legal Secretary

Entry-Level Legal Secretary job description

Entry-level legal secretaries provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals, helping ensure the smooth operation of law firms and corporate legal departments. They must be detail-oriented, organized and adaptable, with a growing understanding of legal terminology, procedures and documentation standards.Legal secretaries in early-career roles assist with preparing legal documents, managing schedules and coordinating communications. They play a key role in maintaining case files, supporting court filings and ensuring that attorneys have the resources they need to meet deadlines and serve clients effectively.

Typical entry-level legal secretary duties:

Formatting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence and basic court filingsScheduling appointments, meetings and court appearances for attorneysAssisting with document organization, filing and case file maintenancePerforming data entry and updating legal databases and calendarsCommunicating with clients, vendors and court personnel under attorney supervisionSupporting billing and timekeeping processes for legal departmentsPreparing materials for meetings, hearings and depositionsAssisting with transcription, dictation and document preparation tasks

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National salary range for Entry-Level Legal Secretary

42750 - 55250

Low
42750
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
48250
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
55250
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Senior Legal Secretary 69500 81000 93000 Legal Secretary 55000 69000 80000 Legal Billing Specialist 47000 53000 59250 Administrative Assistant – Legal 42750 49250 55250 Records Specialist 42250 47000 54500

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