Legal Secretary - Pay and progression
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Pay
Salaries vary, but legal secretaries usually earn between $32,000 and $55,000 a year, depending on experience and location.
| Area in New Zealand | Up to 2 years' experience | 2-4 years' experience | 4+ years' experience |
|---|
| Auckland | $45,000 - $50,000 | $48,000 - $58,000 | $50,000 - $58,000 |
| Wellington/Christchurch | $38,000 - $44,000 | $40,000 - $50,000 | $43,000 - $55,000 |
According to the 2006 Census, legal secretarys earned an average of $35,200 a year and worked an average of 32 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Legal secretaries can combine their secretarial work with legal executive duties while working towards legal executive qualifications.
Legal secretaries can also become personal assistants to the partners in the firm.
Updated
August 2008
