In addition to handling legal secretarial duties, the senior/executive legal secretary may also interact with clients and assume a supervisory role by managing legal support teams or secretarial departments. This also includes overseeing day-to-day workflow and scheduling, as well as monitoring evening and weekend support for lawyers and paralegals. The senior/executive legal secretary often is responsible for hiring general administrative staff. Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.Robert Half can assist you with your senior/executive legal secretary recruitment needs.
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Salary for Senior/Executive Legal Secretary (Hybrid Job Duties) 12+ Years Experience
$66,500 - $80,750
25th percentile
$66,500
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
$72,750
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
$80,750
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
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