Legal Assistant I Salary in Montezuma, Iowa

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Legal Assistant I Salary in Montezuma, IA

How much does a Legal Assistant I make in Montezuma, IA? The average Legal Assistant I salary in Montezuma, IA is $59,882 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,343 and $70,358. 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 $41,657 Montezuma,IA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $50,343 Montezuma,IA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $59,882 Montezuma,IA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $70,358 Montezuma,IA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $79,895 Montezuma,IA May 28, 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 Montezuma, IA
  • Skinner Law Firm - Ankeny, IA
    We are a Sole practitioner law firm. Our mission is create legal documents, file documents online, communicate with clients. We are seeking a new paralegal...
    - 6 Days Ago
  • Skinner Law Firm - Ankeny, IA
    We are a Sole practitioner law firm. Our mission is create legal documents, file documents online, communicate with clients. We are seeking a new paralegal...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Blitt and Gaines, P.C. - Urbandale, IA
    Job Title. Client Services Representative (CSR). Job Summary. This position monitors and reviews all files, new and existing, to maintain a high standard o...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Blitt & Gaines P.C. - Urbandale, IA
    Job Title: Court Call Representative- Answers Team. Job Summary. Once a Judgment Order has been entered, the Answers Team is responsible for the review of ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Blitt and Gaines, P.C. - Urbandale, IA
    Job Title. Pleading/Correspondence. Job Summary. Performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions. The...
    - 3 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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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 Montezuma, Iowa    Montezuma is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,462 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Poweshiek County. ....More

Montezuma, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Montezuma, Iowa

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