Legal Assistant I Salary in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Legal Assistant I Salary in Dearborn Heights, MI

How much does a Legal Assistant I make in Dearborn Heights, MI? The average Legal Assistant I salary in Dearborn Heights, MI is $62,803 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,802 and $73,794. 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 $43,697 Dearborn Heights,MI March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $52,802 Dearborn Heights,MI March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $62,803 Dearborn Heights,MI March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $73,794 Dearborn Heights,MI March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $83,801 Dearborn Heights,MI 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 Dearborn Heights, MI
  • Price Heneveld LLP - Grand Rapids, MI
    Price Heneveld LLP, an intellectual property law firm in Grand Rapids, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team of staff. The ideal candi...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. - Troy, MI
    Join the Prestigious Team at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. We are a dynamic law firm seeking a talented and experienced Paralegal/Legal Assist...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Wilson Kester - Traverse City, MI
    Empower your career at Wilson Kester the Empowered Divorce Source. We have openings in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan for a legal assistant who is looki...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • LHH Recruitment Solutions - , MI
    LHH is seeking an experienced litigation secretary/assistant interested in a full-time job opportunity in Detroit, MI. We are looking for a highly organize...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Miller Johnson - Detroit, MI
    Miller Johnson, one of Michigan’s largest full-service law firms, is seeking an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for our Detroit Office...
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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 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 Dearborn Heights, Michigan    Dearborn Heights is a city in Wayne County, in the Detroit metropolitan area, in the State of Michigan. The population was 57,774 at the 2010 census. ....More

Dearborn Heights, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Legal Assistant I Salary in popular cities: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren

Skills associated with Legal Assistant I: Legal Research, Legal Terminology, Proofreading, Legal Case Management Software ...More

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