Legal secretaries apply specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures in providing support to legal professionals with communication, documentation and internal managerial co-ordination activities, in law offices, legal departments of large firms and governments.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- The majority of Legal secretaries earn a salary between USh498,849 and USh2,610,749 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Legal secretaries ranges from USh498,849 to USh1,743,039.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between USh650,684 and USh2,413,823 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs
- Reviewing and proofreading documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures
- Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- Organizing and maintaining documents, case files and law libraries
- Screening requests for meetings, scheduling and organizing meetings
- Assisting in the preparation of budgets, monitoring of expenditures, drafting of contracts and purchasing or acquisition orders
- Supervising the work of office support workers
