JobSOC 43-6012

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary22.0301

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Draws on

Administrative4.5 of 5
English Language4.4 of 5
Law and Government4.2 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.9 of 5
Computers and Electronics3.9 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.