How much does a Legal Assistant II make in Riverside, NJ? The average Legal Assistant II salary in Riverside, NJ is $78,169 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $68,756 and $88,126. 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. 

Legal Assistant II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Assistant II Salary $60,187 Riverside,NJ May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant II Salary $68,756 Riverside,NJ May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant II Salary $78,169 Riverside,NJ May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant II Salary $88,126 Riverside,NJ May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant II Salary $97,191 Riverside,NJ May 28, 2024
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Job Description for Legal Assistant II

Legal Assistant II 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 II 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 II 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 II works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Legal Assistant II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Legal Assistant II

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 II, the upper level is Legal Assistant III and then progresses to Paralegal Supervisor.

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Legal Assistant II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Legal Assistant II, the highest Legal Assistant II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Legal Assistant II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Legal Assistant II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Legal Assistant II 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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