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. It also varies with the location. Earnings generally are lowest in southern cities and highest in northern and western cities. Beginning salaries are slightly more in areas where the average local pay level is higher.