Legal Assistant I Salary in California

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Legal Assistant I Salary in California

How much does a Legal Assistant I make in California? The average Legal Assistant I salary in California is $68,976 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $57,990 and $81,042. 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.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $47,988 CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $57,990 CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $68,976 CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $81,042 CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $92,027 CA April 24, 2024
25% $57,990 10% $47,988 90% $92,027 75% $81,042 $68,976 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $65,912 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $66,850 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $69,226 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $65,787 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $64,098 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $68,226 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $66,099 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $62,285 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $76,293 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $76,105 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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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About California    California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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