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Will AI replace Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?

O*NET occupation 43-6012.00

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.

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Secretary
  • Legal Secretary
  • Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Admin Assistant)
  • Accredited Legal Secretary
  • Litigation Legal Secretary
  • Certified Legal Secretary Specialist
  • Law Secretary
  • Legal Coordinator

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.

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