Legal Asst Salary in Park Ridge, IL

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How much does a Legal Asst make in Park Ridge, IL? The average Legal Asst salary in Park Ridge, IL is $55,212 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48,791 and $63,681. 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 Legal Asst?

A legal assistant provides support to lawyers and paralegals by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with administrative tasks. They may also communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases, as well as schedule appointments and manage calendars. Additionally, legal assistants may be responsible for preparing and filing court documents, and assisting with trial preparation and other litigation tasks. They must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

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Job Openings for Legal Asst in Park Ridge, IL
Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation
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Legal Assistant FLSA STATUS : Hourly (Non-Exempt) LOCATION : Bakersfield, CA Fresno, CA Oxnard, CA HIRING RANGE : $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, depending on experience. About UFW Foundation: For 18 ...
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Document Management Analyst II - Legal Assistant (Litigation Support)
Leidos - Los Angeles , CA
Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Angeles, CA has an opening for a Document Management Analyst II - Legal Assistant (Litigation Support) to work in a downtown Los Angeles, CA DOJ office providing ...
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Klinedinst PC - Phoenix , AZ
Put your career into high gear as a legal assistant by joining Klinedinst's legal team in Phoenix. Klinedinst is dedicated to providing top-caliber legal services, while nurturing the professional ...
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Legal Assistant - Immigration (Cincinnati)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP - Cincinnati , OH
Taft is seeking a legal assistant to serve our Immigration team in Taft's Cincinnati office. We are seeking a legal assistant with 2+ years of legal and/or office experience to provide administrative ...
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Legal Assistant - Removal Defense
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Average Salary Range for Legal Asst in Park Ridge, IL

Average Base Salary

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55212

Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Legal Asst in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Asst in Park Ridge, IL. The base salary for Legal Asst ranges from $48,791 to $63,681 with the average base salary of $55,212. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,520 to $67,910 with the average total cash compensation of $58,023.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,212 $48,791 - $63,681
Bonus $2,811 $1,728 - $4,229
Total Pay $58,023 $50,520 - $67,910
* 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.

Legal Asst Salary Near Park Ridge, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Park Ridge, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,995 - $62,641 COMPARE TO Park Ridge, IL
CITY, STATE Des Plaines, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,982 - $63,930 COMPARE TO Park Ridge, IL
CITY, STATE Palatine, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,050 - $62,713 COMPARE TO Park Ridge, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,094 - $64,076 COMPARE TO Park Ridge, IL
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,945 - $63,881 COMPARE TO Park Ridge, IL
CITY, STATE Schaumburg, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,609 - $63,442 COMPARE TO Park Ridge, IL
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About Park Ridge, Illinois    Park Ridge is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a Chicago suburb. The population was 37,494 at the 2017 census. It is located 15 mi....More

Park Ridge, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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