Certified Paralegal Salary in Allentown, PA

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How much does a Certified Paralegal make in Allentown, PA? The average Certified Paralegal salary in Allentown, PA is $69,409 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,670 and $78,571. 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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What is a Certified Paralegal?

A Certified Paralegal or certified legal assistant is the title of paralegals in the United States who have met certain education and work experience requirements and have passed one of a number of available certification exams. The primary function of paralegals is to assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services. According to the American Bar Association: â€œA legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training and/or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically ...

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Job Openings for Certified Paralegal in Allentown, PA

Certified Paralegal (Personal Injury / Wrongful Death)

Kelley Law Firm - Dallas , TX

College degree or comparable paralegal experience is required; paralegal certificate from ABA accredited paralegal program is preferred. * Minimum of 5 years ( preferred ) of experience providing ...

ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago

Paralegal - Family Law

Candelaria PC - Walnut Creek , CA

Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * any other languages? (Preferred) License/Certification: * paralegal certification (Preferred) * Work Location: In person

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Personal Injury Paralegal

Ged Lawyers - Boca Raton , FL

Florida Registered or Certified paralegals are preferred, but not necessary. * Excellent communication, customer service, interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, relationship building and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Paralegal - Litigation - Hybrid Position

Skepsis Legal Solutions - Post Falls , ID

Certified Paralegal * > 2 years of paralegal experience in commercial litigation * Familiar with complex legal litigation (multi-party cases) * Commercial litigation experience a plus * Ability to ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Litigation Paralegal

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) - Irvine , CA

Looking for a Litigation Paralegal (Certified Paralegal) with experience in Civil Litigation matters as well as overseeing legal processes. Ability to mentor other paralegals a plus. Ideal candidates ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Litigation Paralegal

The Legacy Lawyers, P.C. - Irvine , CA

Paralegal Certification We see every day as one more chance to create a lifelong difference in the lives of our clients. We are a fast growing high-conflict estate, trust, and conservatorship ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago

What does a Certified Paralegal do?

Common responsibilities of a Certified Paralegal

Create policies and procedures for all steps of the process.

December 22, 2022

Demonstrate a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct.

January 01, 2023

Attend hearings if needed.

February 05, 2023

Prepare closing packet for signing, witness signing of legal documents.

February 17, 2023

Assist with review and preparation of standard contracts and basic contract summaries.

March 07, 2023

Support and administer legal records on different electronic media, including corporate minute books and records, policies, guidelines, compliance files and other legal data.

March 14, 2023

Manage and report on intakes and cases.

March 24, 2023

Suggest improvements in procedures to prepare for growth.

April 02, 2023

Train call center staff on entire SSD process.

April 21, 2023

Review cases and provide feedback on approval possibilities.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Certified Paralegal in Allentown, PA

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61670

78571

69409

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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82023

71793

What is the average salary for Certified Paralegal in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Paralegal in Allentown, PA. The base salary for Certified Paralegal ranges from $61,670 to $78,571 with the average base salary of $69,409. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,600 to $82,023 with the average total cash compensation of $71,793.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,409	$61,670 - $78,571
Bonus	$2,385	$1,930 - $3,453
Total Pay	$71,793	$63,600 - $82,023

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Certified Paralegal Salary Near Allentown, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,657 - $78,555	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,560 - $78,430	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,526 - $84,758	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Reading, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,860 - $77,539	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,762 - $79,963	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,117 - $81,689	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA

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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...

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