Legal Secretaries
Did You Know:*
- This occupation ranks among those with the largest number of job openings.
- Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of computer software applications.
- Secretaries and administrative assistants are increasingly assuming responsibilities once reserved for managerial and professional staff.
Industry Areas
- Legal Services
- Local Government (OES Designation)
- State Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Receive and place telephone calls.
Overall Kind of Work*
As the reliance on technology continues to expand in offices, the role of the office professional has greatly evolved. Office automation and organizational restructuring have led secretaries and a...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Secretaries and administrative assistants usually work in schools, hospitals, corporate settings, government agencies or legal and medical offices. Virtual assistants work from a home office. Thei...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 12.41% (0-20 Hours)
- 10.91% (21-34 Hours)
- 8.48% (35-39 Hours)
- 61.10% (40 Hours)
- 3.43% (41-49 Hours)
- 3.67% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Secretaries and administrative assistants (43-6010)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 61.73% (Private For-Profit)
- 14.75% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 16.97% (State and Local Govt)
- 2.59% (Federal Government)
- 3.95% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Secretaries And Administrative Assistants