Legal Assistant I Salary in Oakford, Illinois

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Legal Assistant I Salary in Oakford, IL

How much does a Legal Assistant I make in Oakford, IL? The average Legal Assistant I salary in Oakford, IL is $60,384 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,764 and $70,947. 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 $42,006 Oakford,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $50,764 Oakford,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $60,384 Oakford,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $70,947 Oakford,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant I Salary $80,564 Oakford,IL 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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  • Request Technology, LLC - Chicago, IL
    Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full-time role. A prestigious firm is looking for a Senior Presentati...
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  • Abbott Laboratories - Chicago, IL
    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectru...
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  • Abbott Laboratories - , IL
    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectru...
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  • Latham & Watkins - Chicago, IL
    About Latham & Watkins. Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely dete...
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  • ROCS Grad Staffing - Chicago, IL
    About Us. We are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to three Partners within our esteemed la...
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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 II
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 Oakford, Illinois    Oakford is a village in Menard County, Illinois, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Met....More

Oakford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Oakford, Illinois

Legal Assistant I Salary in popular cities: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford

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