Contracts Paralegal Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Contracts Paralegal make in Chicago, IL? The average Contracts Paralegal salary in Chicago, IL is $72,414 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $64,339 and $81,973. 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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Contracts Paralegal

The Bookish Box - Chandler , AZ

We are seeking a Contracts Paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs. Responsibilities: * Conduct research to support legal proceedings ...

ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago

Contracts Paralegal/Administrator

US Capital - Las Vegas , NV

Contracts Paralegal/Administrator * Location: [Your Location], Hybrid Work Model (4 days in office, 1 day remote) * Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 (Depending on Experience) Job Description: * Draft ...

LinkedIn - 20 days ago

Contract Paralegal (Detroit)

Michigan Advocacy Program - Detroit , MI

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is seeking candidates for a full-time, contract position as a Paralegal focused on serving recently-arrived, non-citizen Detroiters living in temporary ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 25 days ago

Contract Paralegal

Calculated Hire - Saint Louis , MO

Contracts Administrator Contract-to-Hire St. Louis, MO - Onsite $60K/Year Calculated Hire is looking for a Contracts Administrator for our telecommunications client in St. Louis. This position is ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

Logistics Contract Paralegal

Samsung SDS America - Santa Fe Springs , CA

As a Logistics Contract Paralegal, you will work with the Legal & Compliance team and various ... Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services ...

LinkedIn - 86 days ago

Contract Paralegal - Disaster Recovery

Florida Rural Legal Services Inc - Fort Myers , FL

The Paralegal will assist in the provision of legal services to disaster recovery clients and the attorneys who are involved in the disaster recovery cases. The Paralegal is under the supervision of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 87 days ago

What does a Contracts Paralegal do?

Contracts Paralegal in Conway, AR

Participate in and document due diligence activities relative to Merger and Acquisition events.

January 12, 2023

Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.

January 23, 2023

Review and document acquired bank vendor contracts and submit vendor terminations.

March 24, 2023

Develop estimates of financial impact incurred by terminating agreements.

May 01, 2023

Review and document lease terminations for Merger and Acquisition events.

May 11, 2023

Contracts Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Monitor and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

October 08, 2022

Review, respond to and direct the implementation of various state wage garnishment dispositions.

January 14, 2023

Assist Risk Manager, Director of Compliance, outside counsel, and CEO with responding to various legal matters as needed.

April 13, 2023

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Contracts Paralegal, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

64339

81973

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66356

85574

74902

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Contracts Paralegal in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Contracts Paralegal ranges from $64,339 to $81,973 with the average base salary of $72,414. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,356 to $85,574 with the average total cash compensation of $74,902.

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