This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Legal Secretary generally earns $1,730 per week ($89,960 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There are currently 9,100 people working as a Legal Secretary in Australia. This number has dropped slightly from 10,900 five years ago. Legal Secretaries work in all regions right across Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Legal Secretaries will often complete a qualification such as a Certificate IV in Legal Services. This is a 12 month course but you might also consider a Diploma of Legal Services or a Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal).
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Further reading
How to start a career in Legal Services
17th June 2021
What can you do with a Diploma of Legal Services?
22nd September 2020All legal secretary courses
- BSB40620 Certificate IV in Legal Services
- BSB30320 Certificate III in Legal Services
- BSB52215 Diploma of Legal Services
- 10283NAT Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies
- BSBSS00106 Introduction to Paralegal Services Skill Set
- BSB31012 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)
- FNSTPB505 Apply Legal Principles in Property Law
Legal Secretary careers
A Legal Secretary’s role involves performing secretarial duties for other people working in the legal industry. Your work might include supporting colleagues with administrative tasks and preparing paperwork and documents used for legal proceedings. Your daily activities will be varied, but they might involve transcribing documents and preparing briefings, attending meetings with clients or keeping records for legal use. You may also have to answer phone calls and emails, coordinate meetings or organise travel arrangements.
A Legal Secretary needs to be organised. Your employer will be working with numerous clients and you’ll have to stay on top of any administrative tasks. You’ll need to be comfortable working with a wide range of people and be able to get your work done in a timely manner. Legal Secretaries need to be good at following instructions and have a strong understanding of the legal system.
