Legal Secretary
Tasks
- Sorts and files correspondence and carries out general clerical work.
- Delivers and collects documents.
- Attends meetings and keeps records of proceedings.
- Answers enquiries and directs clients to appropriate experts.
- Maintains court and clients’ records, organises diaries and arranges appointments.
- Types letters and legal documents such as wills and contracts.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 24% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£16,473 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for legal secretary is £16,473
2,196 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 2,196. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for legal secretary roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £16,473 per year. That is about £1,373 per month or £8.45 per hour. New workers generally start on £12,985, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £38,176
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 2,196 people are employed in the region.
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