20 employers surveyed representing 227 employees in this occupation. Legal secretaries prepare legal papers and correspondence of a legal nature, such as summonses, complaints, motions and subpoenas. They must be familiar with legal terminology, procedures and documents, as well as legal research, and may review law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases and submit articles to company officials. There are approximately 1,565-1,915 legal secretaries currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Few jobs are union.
About 10-20 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Some have completed 1-2 years of college. Most employers require 2-3 years of prior experience. Many also recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Some also report that database skills are important.