🇰🇪 Updated April 18, 2026

Legal Secretary in Kenya

Detailed salary information for Legal Secretary positions in Kenya, including pay in KES and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

979,600 KES

Salary in USD / year

$7,452.35

National Percentile

Top 82%

About This Role

A Legal Assistant supports legal professionals by performing administrative and research tasks, organizing legal documents, and assisting with legal proceedings and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to legal professionals, including document preparation and filing.
Maintain legal files and records.
Schedule appointments and manage calendars.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Contract

31%

Part-Time

27%

Intern

23%

Full-Time

15%

Temporary

4%

Common Qualifications

PhD

23%

B.Com

19%

BA

15%

MCA

15%

BBA

12%

MBA

8%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Legal Secretary title in Kenya often specialize in these roles:

Court Clerk Legal Assistant

Common Benefits

Childcare Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Transportation Benefits

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Profit-Sharing

Employee Discounts

Job Details

Job TitleLegal Secretary

CategoryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial

Country🇰🇪 Kenya

CurrencyKES

Annual Salary (per year)979,600 KES

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$7,452.35

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

979,600

Bottom 50% Avg

69,857

Middle 40% Avg

470,395

Top 10% Avg

2,307,347

Top 1% Avg

6,741,080

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