Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

CIP 22.0301 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

111 total including inactive

States

Across 13 states

Graduates (2024)

253

Total completions

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 13 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Minnesota and Texas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$54,140

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Job Growth

-5.8%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,660

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 37 (14.6%)

Female: 216 (85.4%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 38 (15.0%)

Certificate: 215 (85.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Enterprising

Investigative

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Writing

♦ Achievement

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.