Legal secretary, Hēkeretari ture
Also known as
- Legal administrator, personal assistant
Legal secretaries prepare and file legal documents and correspondence. They may assist with legal research.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$55K to $80K
Most common
$95K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Legal secretaries
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be organised, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- prepare legal documents and forms
- schedule appointments and meetings
- answer phone calls and questions
- check documents for accuracy and mistakes
- record information about legal cases
- send legal documents and information
- gather client information
- prepare contracts and legal paperwork
- use computers and office equipment
Organised
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in law studies or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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