Legal Secretary

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Legal Receptionist

A Legal Receptionist manages administrative tasks in a legal setting, greeting clients, handling inquiries, and supporting colleagues with documentation.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Legal Secretary

A Legal Secretary performs administrative tasks in the legal industry, including preparing documents, coordinating meetings, and managing records.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in legal secretary

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services
On Campus, Online
12 months
$9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Legal Receptionist
Legal Secretary Paralegal
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Legal Receptionist Legal Secretary Paralegal + 2 more
BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $7,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist
Legal Assistant Legal Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant Legal Administrator + 2 more
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 15 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies
Blended
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer
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Make a significant impact in law as a paralegal, developing skills in research, documentation, and various legal fields.

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Further reading

How to start a career as a Legal Secretary

19th April 2021

Most popular law and legal services courses

10th July 2022

What can you do with a Diploma of Legal Services?

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