Details Report for:
43-6012.00 - Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Sample of reported job titles: Confidential Secretary, Coordinating Legal Practice Assistant, Judicial Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Secretary, Legal Coordinator, Legal Office Support Assistant, Legal Secretary, Magistrate Assistant, Secretary
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Accounting software — Billing software; Intuit QuickBooks
; Sage 50 Accounting; Vertican Technologies Collection Master (see all 8 examples)
- Analytical or scientific software — Litigation management software
- Calendar and scheduling software — Aderant CompuLaw; Appointment scheduling software
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Electronic adjudication management systems EAM; LexisNexis Time Matters; Microsoft Access
(see all 5 examples)
- Desktop publishing software
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
; Dropbox; HotDocs; Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS (see all 5 examples)
- Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Lotus Notes; Microsoft Outlook
- Expert system software — Legal software
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Microsoft Visio
- Human resources software — ADP Workforce Now
- Information retrieval or search software — Legal research software; LexisNexis; Public access to electronic court records PACER; Thomson West WestlawPRO
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — Case management software
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video conferencing software — Web conferencing software
- Web page creation and editing software — Web page design and editing software
- Word processing software — Electronic diary software; Microsoft Word
; Transcription software; WordPerfect
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Digital cameras
- Digital duplicators — Digital duplicating machines
- Digital voice recorders — Digital audio recorders
- Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
- Microfiche or microfilm viewer components or accessories — Microfiche machines
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Pagers
- Paper shredding machines or accessories — Document shredders
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Pocket calculator — Handheld calculators
- Premise branch exchange PBX systems — Switchboards
- Scanners — Document scanners
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Typewriters — Electric typewriters
- Word processors
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Prepare legal documents.
- Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
- Send information, materials or documentation.
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- Schedule appointments.
- Record information about legal matters.
- Operate office equipment.
- Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.
- Prepare business correspondence.
- Provide information to coworkers.
- Make travel, accommodations, or entertainment arrangements for others.
- Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
- Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
23-2011.00 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants ![]() |
23-2093.00 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers |
27-3092.00 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners ![]() |
43-3021.00 | Billing and Posting Clerks |
43-3031.00 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks ![]() |
43-4011.00 | Brokerage Clerks |
43-4031.00 | Court, Municipal, and License Clerks ![]() |
43-4071.00 | File Clerks |
43-4161.00 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
43-6011.00 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $22.74 hourly, $47,300 annual |
State wages | |
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Employment (2019) | 171,800 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 11,800 |
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Top industries (2019) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (82% employed in this sector)
Government (11%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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