Legal Assistant I Salary in Bayonne, New Jersey

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Legal Assistant I Salary in Bayonne, NJ

How much does a Legal Assistant I make in Bayonne, NJ? The average Legal Assistant I salary in Bayonne, NJ is $70,474 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $59,252 and $82,807. 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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10th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $49,035 Bayonne,NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $59,252 Bayonne,NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $70,474 Bayonne,NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $82,807 Bayonne,NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $94,036 Bayonne,NJ 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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Job Openings for Legal Assistant I in Bayonne, NJ
  • Weinberg, Kaplan & Smith, P.A. - Marlton, NJ
    Weinberg Kaplan & Smith, P.A. is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Asst/Paralegal for our Marlton, New Jersey office. This is an entry level position...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Margolis Edelstein - Berkeley Heights, NJ
    Margolis Edelstein, a premier insurance defense firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Berkeley Heights team. We are looking for a self-motivated in...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP - Newark, NJ
    Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Newark office. We ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • CivicMinds, Inc - Florham Park, NJ
    Position: Attorney. Location: Florham Park, NJ. Type: Full Time [On-Site]. About the job. The Client, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a nationa...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Kruse Law LLC - Wayne, NJ
    Company Description. The Kruse Law Firm is searching for a legal assistant to join the Wayne, NJ office Full-Time. Role Description. This is a full-time on...
    - 5 Days Ago

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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Paralegal Supervisor
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Legal Assistant I Pay Difference by Location

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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About Bayonne, New Jersey    Bayonne /beɪˈjoʊn/ bay-OWN is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Located in the Gateway Region, Bayonne is situated on a peninsula lo....More

Bayonne, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Bayonne, New Jersey

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