Law
Legal Secretary / Assistant
Support attorneys with scheduling, filings, and client communication. Quick entry into the legal world.
no-degree-requiredquick-startoffice-work
67
ROI · Strong
Investment vs return
Cost · time · demand normalized 0–100
Salary progression
What you'll earn over your career
$38k
$52k
$72k
Entry
Mid-career
Senior
10-yr outlook
+2%
+2% (Average)
Open positions
18,000
Estimated nationwide
Entry paths
How to get here
Multiple paths lead to this career. Compare time, cost, online vs in-person delivery, and program links.
Fastest ROI
Certification Online
Legal Secretary Certificate
Time
3–9 months
Cost
$800 – $4,000
Top programs
Office software skills + legal terminology.
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Quick math
If you took the fastest path…
You'd train for
3–9 months
You'd spend (avg)
$2,400
Starting salary
$38,000
Mid-career
$52,000
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Articles & resources
Sources: BLS OOH 2024