How much does a Legal Assistant I make in Beaumont, TX? The average Legal Assistant I salary in Beaumont, TX is $60,183 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,600 and $70,716. 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. 

Legal Assistant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $41,875 Beaumont,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $50,600 Beaumont,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $60,183 Beaumont,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $70,716 Beaumont,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $80,306 Beaumont,TX March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Legal Assistant I

Legal Assistant I performs administrative and paralegal duties for attorneys or legal firms. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Legal Assistant I drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Legal Assistant I manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Assists with scheduling and client correspondence. Typically requires an associate degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Legal Assistant I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES. Assist the Legal Department in managing daily and monthly projects and tasks by listing, tracking, and following-up wi...
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Career Path for Legal Assistant I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Legal Assistant I, the upper level is Legal Assistant II and then progresses to Paralegal Supervisor.

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