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Legal secretaries file and maintain legal and other records, transcribe notes and dictation into typewritten form and perform other routine clerical tasks in legal practices.

Tasks

  • Types letters and legal documents such as wills and contracts
  • Maintains court and clients’ records, organises diaries and arranges appointments
  • Answers enquiries and directs clients to appropriate experts
  • Attends meetings and keeps records of proceedings
  • Delivers and collects documents
  • Sorts and files correspondence and carries out general clerical work.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic requirements, although employers may expect candidate to possess a legal secretarial qualification. Entrants to professional legal courses typically require GCSEs/ S grades or equivalent qualifications. NVQs/SVQs in Administration are available at Levels 2, 3 and 4.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £23,000 per annum and can progress up to £32,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 4,433 employed Legal Secretaries in the region.

Current Vacancies

Legal Secretary
/ St Philips Care / 28 Mar 2024
Legal Secretary
/ Hays Specialist Recruitment / 28 Mar 2024
Legal Support Assistant - Hereford
/ RE Personnel / 28 Mar 2024