Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in New Jersey
Legal secretaries and administrative assistants handle the paperwork and coordination that keeps law offices running. They prepare documents like summonses, complaints, and motions; manage correspondence; and may conduct legal research In New Jersey the median pay is $63,080 a year, 14% above the national median of $55,570.
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Who is hiring in New Jersey
Openings in New Jersey and remote
- Medical Administrative Assistant · Veterans Health Administration · East Orange, New Jersey · $59465–$77306
- Administrative Assistant · Homebound · USA · Remote
- Administrative Assistant II · Brandcoven · United States · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
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Knowledge areas
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O*NET-SOC 43-6012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.