Executive Legal Secretary Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Executive Legal Secretary make in Chicago, IL? The average Executive Legal Secretary salary in Chicago, IL is $58,721 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51,259 and $67,181. 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 Executive Assistant / Legal Secretary

The Goodkind Group, LLC - Los Angeles , CA

Legal Executive Assistant / Legal Secretary to Senior Partners World renowned international law firm is looking to hire Legal Executive Assistant / Legal Secretary who will provide senior ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

Legal Secretary for a Growing Firm in Mountain Brook

PANGEATWO - Birmingham , AL

Legal Secretary for a Growing Firm in Mountain Brook Birmingham, AL $45K - $55K Our partner in ... PangeaTwo specializes in executive and support positions focused in Accounting, Administrative ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Legal Secretary, Litigation

Addison Group - San Francisco , CA

Legal Secretary, Litigation Location : San Francisco, CA, 94104 Salary : $40-45/hr., depending on ... executive administrative functions as needed. Requirements · Legal Assistant must possess 10 or ...

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1535 - Legal Secretary LASSA Hybrid/Remote

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Dallas , TX

Legal Secretary - LASSA Project (Full-Time Position) CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available ... Chief Executive Officer. QUALIFICATIONS: * High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. * Fluent in ...

ZipRecruiter - 14 days ago

Legal Secretary

Duvera Consulting LLC - Austin , TX

... Legal Secretary in their Austin office. The secretary will provide administrative support to ... Ability to perform a variety of executive administrative duties such as calendar management ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Legal Secretary

Buchanan Legal Professional Services - Los Angeles , CA

... Legal Secretary openings for their offices in L.A. We are targeting candidates with experience ... Minimum of 5 years of legal or relevant executive support experience. * Entertainment, Real Estate ...

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What does an Executive Legal Secretary do?

Common responsibilities of an Executive Legal Secretary

Assist in preparing for hearings, trial, mediation, arbitration, depositions, meetings, in a fast-paced litigation practice.

September 12, 2022

Assist attorney in updating pro forma invoices.

November 23, 2022

Assist with section coverage when staff are absent.

March 09, 2023

Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys in the high volume practice of law.

March 25, 2023

Manage email correspondence, e-service, mail and FedEx service.

March 29, 2023

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

May 13, 2023

Initiate communication and respond to client inquiries.

December 20, 2022

Prepares large volumes of documents, making closing binders for clients.

March 03, 2023

Draft, edit, redline and proofread correspondence and documents.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Executive Legal Secretary in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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51259

67181

58721

Average Total Cash Compensation

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52502

69373

60500

What is the average salary for Executive 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 Executive Legal Secretary in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Executive Legal Secretary ranges from $51,259 to $67,181 with the average base salary of $58,721. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,502 to $69,373 with the average total cash compensation of $60,500.

View Average Salary for Executive Legal Secretary as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,721	$51,259 - $67,181
Bonus	$1,779	$1,243 - $2,192
Total Pay	$60,500	$52,502 - $69,373

* 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.

Executive Legal Secretary Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,548 - $67,559	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,548 - $67,559	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,489 - $67,482	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,528 - $67,533	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,528 - $67,533	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,374 - $66,021	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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