Legal Secretary
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
If you’re interested in starting a rewarding, entry-level career in the field of law, Penn Foster Career School’s flexible online Legal Secretary Career Diploma can help you take the first step. Learn the foundational skills that can help you prepare for industry-standard certification from the National Association of Legal Secretaries (NALS) from home, on your schedule.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
5 Months
Costs
$900
Leads to
$46.6k careers
Example Career
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$29,010
$46,640
$62,020
$13.95
$22.42
$29.82
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Legal secretaries are vital to a thriving law practice, performing a variety of duties from preparing legal paperwork and filing court documents to office management. While nationally, professionals in the Legal Secretary field earn an annual salary of $47,300 (via Bureau of Labor Statistics), entry-level positions in the Louisiana area can expect to earn ~$14/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Penn Foster Career School’s Legal Secretary course consists of courses geared toward helping you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to the field, including Legal Terminology, Legal Research, Legal Writing, and Office Procedures.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
Prospective students of the Legal Secretary program need to be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA