Legal Secretary III Salary in Houston, Texas

Legal Secretary III Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Legal Secretary III make in Houston, TX? The average Legal Secretary III salary in Houston, TX is $78,752 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,103 and $88,426. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $60,319 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $69,103 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $78,752 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $88,426 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $97,234 Houston,TX May 28, 2024
25% $69,103 10% $60,319 90% $97,234 75% $88,426 $78,752 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Taunton, Snyder and Parish - Houston, TX

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Scheduling 5.74%
Proofreading 2.57%
Adobe 1.25%
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Job Description for Legal Secretary III

Legal Secretary III performs administrative functions for attorneys or legal firms. Maintains schedules for meetings, hearings, trials, and depositions. Being a Legal Secretary III prepares legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, and general correspondence. Utilizes document creation software and other legal reference software. Additionally, Legal Secretary III understands and uses correct legal terminology, standard formats, and procedures to prepare documents. Maintains and organizes document files or database in required format. Coordinates efficient phone, e-mail, and written communications between attorney and client. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Legal Secretary III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Legal Secretary III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Legal Secretary III in Houston, TX
  • Taunton, Snyder and Parish - Houston, TX
    Houston litigation firm seeking legal secretary with 3-5 years’ experience in insurance defense work. Responsibilities will include motions/orders, discove...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Taunton, Snyder and Parish - Houston, TX
    Houston litigation firm seeking legal secretary with 3-5 years’ experience in insurance defense work. Responsibilities will include motions/orders, discove...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Burnett Specialists Staffing & Recruiting - El Paso, TX
    Job Description. We are seeking a highly organized and efficient legal secretary for a great law firm here in El Paso. The ideal candidate will provide adm...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. - Dallas, TX
    Overview. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary for our Dallas, TX Office. JO...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas - Dallas, TX
    Litigation Legal Secretary needed for mid-size insurance defense firm. Must have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. Candidates must be organi...
    - 4 Days Ago

Career Path for Legal Secretary III

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For Legal Secretary III, the first career path typically progresses to Legal Secretary IV.

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Legal Secretary III Pay Difference by Location

Legal Secretary III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Legal Secretary III, the highest Legal Secretary III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Legal Secretary III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Legal Secretary III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Legal Secretary III salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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