How much does a Legal Secretary, Specialist make in South Carolina? The average Legal Secretary, Specialist salary in South Carolina is $81,490 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $71,690 and $90,890. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Legal Secretary, Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Secretary, Specialist Salary $62,768 SC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary, Specialist Salary $71,690 SC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary, Specialist Salary $81,490 SC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary, Specialist Salary $90,890 SC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary, Specialist Salary $99,448 SC March 26, 2024
25% $71,690 10% $62,768 90% $99,448 75% $90,890 $81,490 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Legal Secretary, Specialist prepares legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints and general correspondence. Performs secretarial and administrative duties for an attorney or group of attorneys. Being a Legal Secretary, Specialist utilizes document creation software and other legal reference software. Maintains files and schedules. In addition, Legal Secretary, Specialist may need to interact with clients or participate in meetings discussing sensitive or confidential matters. May act as a team expert and guide or train more junior secretaries. Requires knowledge of legal terminology and standard formats and procedures. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Legal Secretary, Specialist independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Working as a Legal Secretary, Specialist typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Legal Administrative Support Specialist III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $81,824 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $79,580 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $81,479 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $79,666 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $77,163 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $79,235 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $79,666 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $78,372 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $81,134 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $81,393 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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