🇺🇬 Updated April 18, 2026

Legal Secretary in Uganda

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

Annual Salary (per year)

16,799,900 UGX

Salary in USD / year

$4,325.85

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

Full-Time

31%

Intern

31%

Temporary

13%

Part-Time

13%

Contract

11%

Common Qualifications

BA

18%

MBA

16%

M.Tech

16%

BBA

13%

B.Tech

9%

BCA

9%

Related Specializations

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

Legal Assistant Court Clerk

Common Benefits

Casual Dress Code

Social and Recreational Activities

Employee Referral Programs

Health and Wellness Facilities

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job Details

Job TitleLegal Secretary

CategoryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial

Country🇺🇬 Uganda

CurrencyUGX

Annual Salary (per year)16,799,900 UGX

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$4,325.85

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

16,799,900

Bottom 50% Avg

1,020,180

Middle 40% Avg

7,229,556

Top 10% Avg

44,152,584

Top 1% Avg

178,229,894

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