Administrative Office Program:
Career Facts - Legal Office Administrator
Office related careers:
Office Administrator
Legal Office
Administrator
Medical Office
Administrator
Medical Transcriptionist
Office Manager
What is a legal office administrator?
Legal office administrators are part of a law office team and
report to one or more attorneys. Legal office administrators take dictation and
are skilled in the use of transcription equipment. The occupation of legal
office administrators is one of the fastest growing, projected to grow nearly 47
percent in the next 15 years.
What types of skills are required?
Skills in office systems, the judicial system, legal concepts,
legal documents and legal terminology are needed.
Where are they employed?
Legal office administrators may work in law offices, courts,
public agencies and in legal departments of larger businesses and organizations.
What degree is available?
A degree program is offered in Legal Office
Administration/Associate Degree in Business.
What is the salary range?
Locally, the starting salary range is $32,871 to $53,392 per
year. Nationally, legal office administrators can expect to earn from $30,020 to
$48,760+ annually.
