How much does a Legal Secretary IV make in Santa Monica, CA? The average Legal Secretary IV salary in Santa Monica, CA is $96,480 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $84,887 and $107,633. 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 Secretary IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $74,333 Santa Monica,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $84,887 Santa Monica,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $96,480 Santa Monica,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $107,633 Santa Monica,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $117,787 Santa Monica,CA May 28, 2024
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What skills does a Legal Secretary IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Scheduling: Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.

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Proofreading: Proofreading is the reading of a galley proof or an electronic copy of a publication to detect and correct production errors of text or art.

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Document Management: Capturing, tracking, storing, and retrieving digital information to organize files, improve accuracy, and provide easy access to documents.

Scheduling 5.66%
Proofreading 2.6%
Document Management 1.25%
Others 90.49%
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Job Description for Legal Secretary IV

Legal Secretary IV performs administrative functions for attorneys or legal firms. Maintains schedules for meetings, hearings, trials, and depositions. Being a Legal Secretary IV prepares legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, and general correspondence. Utilizes document creation software and other legal reference software. Additionally, Legal Secretary IV understands and uses correct legal terminology, standard formats, and procedures to prepare documents. Maintains and organizes document files or database in required format. Coordinates efficient phone, e-mail, and written communications between attorney and client. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Legal Secretary 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 Secretary IV typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Zelms Erlich Lenkov & Mack is a dynamic, rapidly growing law firm operating in California, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. We represent Fortune 500 compani...
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  • Legal Secretary. Wilson Elser's Los Angeles office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join a fast-paced team. This is an onsite position. Hybrid off...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Actively. seeking. Legal Secretaries (Client Service Specialists) in the Disciplines of Entertainment, Litigation, and Real Estate. for. HYBRID and Full-Ti...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Job Title. Legal Secretary, Litigation. Location (city, state). San Francisco, CA (Hybrid). Industry. Employment Litigation. Pay. $45-50/hr., depending on ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Location: Los Angeles. Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. FLSA: Non-Exempt. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading in...
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Legal Secretary IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Legal Secretary IV, the highest Legal Secretary IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Legal Secretary IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Legal Secretary IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Legal Secretary 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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