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Entry-Level Legal Secretary in St. Louis, MO

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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Salary for Entry-Level Legal Secretary in St. Louis, MO
44100 - 56700
Low
44100
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
49875
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
56700
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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