Legal Secretary Salary in the United States

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How much does a Legal Secretary make in the United States? The average Legal Secretary salary in the United States is $50,733 as of August 27, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $43,947 and $58,614. 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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Legal Secretary
Prime Legal Staff Corporation - Richmond , VA
Prime Legal is supporting a notable Richmond practice on their search for a Litigation Legal Secretary to join a busy team! What you get: * STRONG salary and great benefits * Can stay away from the ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Legal Secretary To Start Immediately
SmolenPlevy - Tysons Corner , VA
A well-respected Tysons Corner law firm seeking a legal secretary for an active litigation practice. A candidate must be organized, detailed oriented, and a fast learner. Looking for a recent college ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Legal Assistant
AppleOne Employment Services - Virginia Beach , VA
... secretaries, intake specialists, etc.). Responsibilities: Prepare drafts of written discovery requests, responses, and PI complaints File pleadings/documents with the court with all appropriate ...
LinkedIn - 21 days ago
Legal Secretary
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC - Reston , VA
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC, a full-service law firm in Reston, VA, seeks a bright, dynamic, self-starting Legal Secretary with at 2 - 3 years of fast paced administrative experience. Our growing ...
ZipRecruiter - 84 days ago
Litigation Legal Assistant (Child Advocacy Section) - Salem
Department of Justice - Salem , VA
The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary) to join the Salem Civil Enforcement Division, Child Advocacy Section . In this role you will work with ...
Upward.net - 11 days ago
Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
Law Office - Fredericksburg , VA
... secretary * Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills * Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Secretary in the United States. The base salary for Legal Secretary ranges from $43,947 to $58,614 with the average base salary of $50,733. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,145 to $61,098 with the average total cash compensation of $52,367.

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