Legal Assistant IV Salary in Kansas City, Missouri

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Legal Assistant IV Salary in Kansas City, MO

How much does a Legal Assistant IV make in Kansas City, MO? The average Legal Assistant IV salary in Kansas City, MO is $99,910 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $86,072 and $113,835. 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 IV Salary $73,474 Kansas City,MO March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Assistant IV Salary $86,072 Kansas City,MO March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Assistant IV Salary $99,910 Kansas City,MO March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Assistant IV Salary $113,835 Kansas City,MO March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Assistant IV Salary $126,513 Kansas City,MO March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Legal Assistant IV

Legal Assistant IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 IV independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Legal Assistant IV typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Legal Assistant IV in Kansas City, MO
  • Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting - , MO
    St. Louis law firm seeks a legal assistant with 3+ years experience in litigation. Fast paced environment
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Martha M. Moran, LLC - Clayton, MO
    The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Oath Law - St Louis, MO
    Help more people than you can ever imagine. If you have high attention to detail, are hardworking, and want to work with an amazing team of like minded peo...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Robert Half - St Louis, MO
    Legal Assistant (Entry-Level). Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to gain valuable experience in the legal field. We are seeking a highly o...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Amundsen Davis, LLC - St Louis, MO
    Amundsen Davis, a full-service business law firm, is seeking an experienced. Legal Secretary. to join a strong team and an excellent firm culture. Candidat...
    - 5 Days Ago

Career Path for Legal Assistant IV

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 IV, the upper level is Paralegal Supervisor and then progresses to Paralegal Manager.

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Legal Assistant IV Pay Difference by Location

Legal Assistant IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Legal Assistant IV, the highest Legal Assistant IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Legal Assistant IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Legal Assistant IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Legal Assistant IV 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 Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Kansas City, Missouri

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