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The Legal Registry

Legal Assistant - Litigation

Tampa, FL · On-site

$58K - $62K/yr

Must have strong typing and document management software experience. Full time position. Full Benefits. Company Description The Legal Registry is your career connection to temporary and permanent ...

Tucsonaz

Legal Secretary

Hall, NY

$44K - $60K/yr

Passing the typing test is required to be interviewed. Applicants invited to attend a panel ... This position requires significant legal knowledge related to various topics. The position also ...

City of Tucson Arizona

Legal Secretary

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Passing the typing test is required to be interviewed. Applicants invited to attend a panel ... This position requires significant legal knowledge related to various topics. The position also ...

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How much do legal typing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal typing in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is legal typing?

A Legal Typing job involves transcribing, formatting, and preparing legal documents such as contracts, court filings, and correspondence. Professionals in this role must have strong typing skills, knowledge of legal terminology, and attention to detail to ensure accuracy. They often work in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies. Familiarity with legal formatting requirements and confidentiality regulations is essential.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in legal typing?

As a Legal Typing specialist, your daily responsibilities usually include transcribing and formatting legal documents such as contracts, court filings, briefs, and correspondence based on audio recordings or handwritten notes. You will often review documents for accuracy, ensure they meet legal formatting standards, and maintain confidential files. Collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and other administrative staff is common, as is meeting strict deadlines for legal filings. This role requires consistent attention to detail and time management to support the efficient operation of a legal practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in legal typing?

Legal Typing professionals require fast and accurate typing skills, a solid understanding of legal terminology, and experience with legal document formatting, often supported by a certificate in legal secretarial studies. Familiarity with word processing software, transcription tools, and case management systems is commonly expected. Strong attention to detail, discretion, organization, and effective communication are key soft skills for success in this position. These competencies ensure high-quality, error-free legal documentation and support efficient workflow in legal offices.

What does a legal typist do?

A legal typist is responsible for accurately transcribing legal documents, such as court transcripts, contracts, and correspondence, often using specialized software and maintaining confidentiality. They must have strong typing skills, knowledge of legal terminology, and attention to detail to ensure documents are error-free and properly formatted.
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Infographic showing various Legal Typing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $48,215 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

Sacramento, CA • On-site

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Posted 19 days ago

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Senior Legal Typist

The Employment Development Department (EDD) Legal Office is seeking candidates to apply for the Senior Legal Typist position at its headquarters in downtown Sacramento. Under the supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor, the Senior Legal Typist provides secretarial and administrative support for the Legal Office staff of approximately 31 attorneys and Legal Analysts. The Senior Legal Typist will assist in processing incoming legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, various legal notices and forms and preparing outgoing memorandum, correspondence and legal documents filed with administrative agencies or courts. The Senior Legal Typist will serve as a backup to assist with maintaining Fraud Recovery Employment Development Department (FREDD) documents and assists with incoming Public Record Act (PRA) requests. The Senior Legal Typist works independently as well as in a team environment, have strong communication, works well under pressure, and can multi-task.

The Legal Office is looking for an individual who is self-motivated, exhibits the ability to work independently and on a team, has strong organizational skills, is detail-oriented, and demonstrates the core values of EDD. The incumbent must possess familiarity with legal terms, judicial forms and processes, Word and Excel, and good judgment to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.

This position will require you to work in office four days a week. Interviews for this position will be conducted in person.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

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