Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 4,100 | 16.75 | 13.09 | 18.58 | 34,840 | 27,220 | 38,650 |
| Springfield MSA | 180 | 15.00 | 11.06 | 16.98 | 31,210 | 23,000 | 35,310 |
| St Louis MSA | 3,000 | 17.09 | 14.09 | 18.58 | 35,540 | 29,300 | 38,650 |
| Kansas City* | 1,060 | 17.60 | 15.30 | 18.75 | 36,610 | 31,821 | 39,004 |
| Central Region* | 250 | 12.40 | 9.68 | 13.76 | 25,795 | 20,144 | 28,620 |
| Ozark Region* | 180 | 14.96 | 10.99 | 16.94 | 31,115 | 22,869 | 35,238 |
| Southeast Region* | 20 | 10.51 | 7.78 | 11.88 | 21,866 | 16,181 | 24,708 |
| St. Louis City* | 1,360 | 17.65 | 14.33 | 19.31 | 36,713 | 29,812 | 40,164 |
| St. Louis County* | 890 | 17.71 | 14.92 | 19.11 | 36,844 | 31,043 | 39,744 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 4,300 | 4,970 | 670 | 15.58 | 141 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,500 | 1,630 | 130 | 8.67 | 39 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 2,880 | 3,260 | 380 | 13.19 | 87 | Outstanding |
| Northeast Region* | 60 | 60 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 250 | 290 | 40 | 16.00 | 8 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 2 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Vocational training
in one of the following
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary