Legal Secretary

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Legal Receptionist

A Legal Receptionist manages administrative tasks in a legal setting, greeting clients, handling inquiries, and supporting colleagues with documentation.

Avg yearly income $72,800

Skill level Beginner

Legal Secretary

A Legal Secretary performs administrative tasks in the legal industry, including preparing documents, coordinating meetings, and managing records.

Avg yearly income $89,960

Skill level Advanced

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in legal secretary

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services

Study mode On Campus, Online

Duration 12 months

Estimated fee $6,780 - $9,900

Entry requirements

At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities

Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Legal Receptionist

+ 4 more

At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Legal Receptionist + 4 more

BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services

Study mode Online

Duration 12 months

Estimated fee $4,464

Entry requirements

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities

Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant

+ 3 more

Melissa Mahoney Legal College

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant + 3 more

Melissa Mahoney Legal College

BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services

Study mode Online

Duration 12 months

Estimated fee $1,650 - $3,540

Entry requirements

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities

Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant

Melissa Mahoney Legal College

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant

Melissa Mahoney Legal College

Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies

Study mode Blended

Duration 6 months

Estimated fee $0 - $8,160

Entry requirements

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities

Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Career opportunities Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer

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Further reading

How to start a career as a Legal Secretary

19th April 2021)

Most popular law and legal services courses

10th July 2022)

What can you do with a Diploma of Legal Services?

22nd September 2020)

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