How much does a Legal Secretary make in Trenton, NJ? The average Legal Secretary salary in Trenton, NJ is $89,095 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $78,352 and $100,061. 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

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TalentZök - Sacramento , CA
Legal Secretary- TalentZok OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Beacon Hill - Dallas , TX
The Legal Secretary is to provide administrative and legal support to attorneys. In this position you would perform a wide variety of tasks while demonstrating the ability to multitask and meet ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
24 Seven Talent - Phoenix , AZ
24 Seven is teaming up with a well-known lifestyle company based in Phoenix, Arizona to help them find a Legal Secretary to join their team in this onsite role. This is a full-time, 6 month with ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
CBE Law Group - Long Beach , CA
Our Legal Assistants and Legal Secretaries are vital to ensure the operations of our firm and the attention to detail handling of each case. We are currently looking for a skilled and motivated ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP - Los Angeles , CA
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support our busy Bankruptcy practice in our Los Angeles office. This position reports directly to the Los Angeles Office ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
The Larko Group - Chicago , IL
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join a prestigious global law firm. This role provides essential administrative support to attorneys, ensuring seamless office ...
LinkedIn - 6 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 Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Legal Secretary ranges from $78,352 to $100,061 with the average base salary of $89,095. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,882 to $103,305 with the average total cash compensation of $91,702.

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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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