Corporate Legal Secretary Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Corporate Legal Secretary make in Chicago, IL? The average Corporate Legal Secretary salary in Chicago, IL is $250,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $202,545 and $313,499. 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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D3 Search - Pasadena , CA

Position Title: T&E Legal Secretary | 5+ years of relevant experience required . Location/Map ... Filing corporate and LLC organization and maintenance documents with the Secretary of State * Scan ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Legal Secretary

Adler & Colvin - San Francisco , CA

Five years of experience as a corporate legal secretary * Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, document management, and attorney timekeeping software, with a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with 80 ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Legal Secretary

AMS Staffing, Inc. - Dallas , TX

NO The Legal Secretary provides support to attorneys and paralegals resulting in a high level of ... Knowledge of corporate transactional and closing processes * Advanced knowledge in formatting ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant - Business Litigation and Transactions

Cohen Business Law Group, apc - Los Angeles , CA

We are a dynamic business, corporate, intellectual property, and internet law firm located West Los ... Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant - Litigation and Transactions * Department: Legal * Reports To

ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago

Legal Secretary

Duvera Consulting LLC - Austin , TX

... Legal Secretary in their Austin office. The secretary will provide administrative support to ... Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation, including secretarial team coverage and backup ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Legal Secretary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP - Raleigh , NC

Legal Secretary Wilson Elser's Raleigh office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join a fast ... Corporate Discount Plans Interested? Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 13 days ago

What does a Corporate Legal Secretary do?

Common responsibilities of a Corporate Legal Secretary

Performs complex Practice Assistant activities which may be highly confidential and sensitive, and require discretion and diplomacy.

May 01, 2023

Requires high school diploma or GED and four to seven years corporate/transactional legal experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

November 25, 2022

Prepares, edits and formats legal documents, including closing documents, signature pages and binders.

December 23, 2022

Assists with billing process to include entering attorney time, reviewing pro formas (initiates transfers), editing and preparing draft/final bills and cover letters for clients.

February 14, 2023

Maintains records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.

March 19, 2023

Reviews and edits bills.

March 30, 2023

Provide administrative support as needed.

April 23, 2023

Drafts standard correspondence, and other documents.

May 15, 2023

Create Case Files and manage appropriately allowing attorneys to locate or pull items from those files efficiently.

May 15, 2023

Works closely with administrative support staff (office services, word processing, accounting, IT).

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Corporate Legal Secretary in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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202545

313499

250800

Average Total Cash Compensation

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246326

437372

324391

What is the average salary for Corporate Legal Secretary in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Legal Secretary in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Corporate Legal Secretary ranges from $202,545 to $313,499 with the average base salary of $250,800. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $246,326 to $437,372 with the average total cash compensation of $324,391.

View Average Salary for Corporate Legal Secretary as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$250,800	$202,545 - $313,499
Bonus	$73,591	$43,781 - $123,873
Total Pay	$324,391	$246,326 - $437,372

* 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.

Corporate Legal Secretary Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $203,684 - $315,262	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $203,684 - $315,262	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $203,452 - $314,903	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $203,607 - $315,143	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $203,607 - $315,143	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $199,048 - $308,087	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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