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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants to decrease by -5.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 157,600 to 149,300 jobs. Its estimate of 18,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($55,570), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
157,600
Projected employment (2034)
149,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
-5%
Annual openings (projected average)
18,100
Pay & Preparation
$55,570
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Writing (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Time Management (3.25/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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