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Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

Legal Secretary

Columbus, GA · On-site

$39K - $53K/yr

Applicants must have an accurate typing speed of 70 wpm. A resume is required for consideration ... Properly file legal documents with the Courts and cc appropriate parties. Ensures exact compliance ...

ppab1884

Legal Assistant

Parker, NC · On-site

The Legal Professional Assistant will provide administrative support to various attorney groups as ... Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including typing skills of 75 WPM. * Excellent ...

ppab1884

The Legal Assistant (LA) will provide administrative support to various attorney groups as assigned ... Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including typing skills of 75 WPM. * Excellent ...

Reverie Talent Group

Legal Assistant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Typing, producing, editing, and proofreading various legal documents and correspondence. * Electronic time entry and billing, calendaring/scheduling, processing and managing expense reimbursements.

Frantz Ward LLP

Legal Secretary

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Exceptional typing skills * Excellent grammar and strong communication skills * Demonstrated ... Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience. Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental ...

County of Yolo

Supervising Legal Secretary

Woodland, CA · On-site

$64K - $78K/yr

To supervise a legal support or civil processing unit which prepares a variety of complex legal ... Online typing test will NOT be accepted For important and detailed information regarding the ...

Frantz Ward LLP

Legal Secretary

Cleveland, OH

$50K - $60K/yr

Exceptional typing skills * Excellent grammar and strong communication skills * Demonstrated ... Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience. Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental ...

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As of Jun 6, 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.

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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 is a Legal Typing job?

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.

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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.

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Legal Secretary - Longview, TX

Legal Secretary - Longview, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid

Longview, TX • On-site

$39K - $53K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Legal Secretary (LNG JP# 014-2025) for its Longview Branch Office.

LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.

Summary of Responsibilities

This worker carries out general office and secretarial duties in the assigned unit. Answers the department/unit telephone, type correspondence and reports, maintains department, unit, or office files.

Principle Duties

Answers the telephone, takes accurate messages and/or routes callers to voice mail; prepares and types legal documents, reports and attorney and office correspondence; schedules appointments, sets up hearings and gives information to callers; develops and maintains accurate, systematic filing system of all documents dealing with the department/unit, including setting up case files; photocopies documents; posts and distributes mail and fax transmissions; greets unit or office visitors, clients, and applicants; and monitors unit or office reception area.

Other Duties (As required by Unit or Branch Office)

Conducts preliminary client eligibility screening; maintains department, unit, or office petty cash, in absence of AMA (Assistant to the Managing Attorney); maintains cost of court receipt book; orders department, office, or unit supplies in absence of AMA; transcribes documents from dictation or audio tape; if bilingual, interprets when required by Managing Attorney; serves as a Notary Public; maintains office library; and responsible for performing secretarial duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Skills and Experience

This position requires typing skills of at least 55 words per minute. Strong client service orientation. Ability to work under pressure. Bilingual preferred.

Location: Longview Branch Office. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation to meet and collect documents from clients.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Paid Leave

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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