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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Office & Admin ยท Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents

This profile is intended as career exploration guidance based on federal labor data. Actual job requirements, salaries, and opportunities vary by employer and location.

Entry Salary

$40โ€“49k

First 1โ€“2 years

Peak Salary

$48โ€“56k

10+ years experience

Job Outlook

-5.8% ยท Declining

Projected decline of -5.8% from 2024 to 2034; about 20 openings projected per year.

Time to Start

2โ€“4 years

College degree typical

Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Career Ladder

1

Entry-Level Assistants

$35โ€“44k0โ€“1 year
2

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

$44โ€“46k1โ€“4 years
3

Experienced Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

$46โ€“55k3โ€“6 years
4

Senior Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

$55โ€“56k7โ€“12 years
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Director of Office & Admin

$56k+12+ years

๐ŸŽฏ Why You Match

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You prioritize Relationships

This career is strongly aligned with Relationships โ€” a core work value that shapes how people approach their career decisions.

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You're strong in Active Listening

Active Listening is a top skill for this career, and it plays to what students like you naturally do best.

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Good fit for your timeline

This career typically requires some college or a registered apprenticeship, which matches common student preparation goals.

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