Becoming a Legal Secretary
You do not need specific qualifications to become a legal secretary, but you will need excellent administrative and word
What you will learn
Learn Legal Systems
Get Tools of the Trade Needed
Improve Your Research Skills
Improve Your Legal Writing Skills
Description
Looking to start your career or need a change of industry? Working as a legal secretary is an excellent career option for these reasons:
Career Prospects
There are many career prospects and a large variety of career development opportunities within the legal industry. Build on your skill set and step up to work as a personal assistant/executive assistant, secretarial coordinator, human resources coordinator.
Competitive Salaries
Because of law firm standards, the legal industry remunerates very competitively in comparison to administrative roles in other industries. As an experienced legal secretary, you may even have the potential to earn up to $80,000 package.
Benefits and Incentives
Many law firms offer great incentives and benefits for their staff, such as health discounts, participation in sporting teams, social events, team drinks, lunches, bonuses and flexible working arrangements.
Personal Development
Due to the demanding deadlines and the high degree of accuracy required for legal documents, you will have the opportunity to develop your time management, attention to detail and organizational skills. These are skills that you can take with you and apply to your everyday life.
So, let’s get started and I wish you a happy learning!