Secretaries must be trustworthy because they often deal with confidential material. Legal secretaries must be highly organized because documents must go out on time. Work Setting Legal secretaries work in clean, quiet, well-lighted offices. They usually work 40 hours per week. They may work overtime to help meet deadlines.
Legal secretaries sit for long periods.
Typing often requires working from materials that are difficult to read. Working at a computer for long period may cause back and neck pain, eyestrain, and repetitive motion injuries. Wages vary according to training, experience and location. Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies with the worker's skill, experience, and level of responsibility.