How much does a Legal Trainee make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Legal Trainee in Lincoln, NE is $78,721. While Salary.com is seeing that Legal Trainee salary in Lincoln, NE can go up to $116,949 or down to $65,795, but most earn between $71,955 and $98,731. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Trainee in the United States.

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$71,955 to $98,731
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What is a Legal Trainee?

A Legal Trainee is an individual who is undergoing training to become a qualified lawyer. They work under the supervision of experienced lawyers and assist with various legal tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and attending court proceedings. They also gain practical experience by working on real cases and learning about different areas of law. Legal trainees are expected to be detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, and possess a good understanding of legal principles and procedures. They are also required to adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in all legal matters.

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What is the average salary for Legal Trainee in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Trainee in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Legal Trainee ranges from $71,955 to $98,731 with the average base salary of $78,721. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,955 to $98,731 with the average total cash compensation of $78,721.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,721 $71,955 - $98,731
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $78,721 $71,955 - $98,731
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,914 - $100,047 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,914 - $100,047 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,757 - $98,460 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,914 - $100,047 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,268 - $97,788 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,268 - $97,788 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Legal Assistant Clerk Trainee Portland Oregon LOCATION Lincoln, NE MINIMUM SALARY $72,501 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,499
JOB TITLE Trainee LOCATION Lincoln, NE MINIMUM SALARY $70,505 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,999
JOB TITLE Legal Recruiter LOCATION Lincoln, NE MINIMUM SALARY $92,955 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,002
JOB TITLE Trainee Carpenter LOCATION Lincoln, NE MINIMUM SALARY $39,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,900
JOB TITLE Legal Receptionist LOCATION Lincoln, NE MINIMUM SALARY $35,038 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,016
JOB TITLE Legal Researcher LOCATION Lincoln, NE MINIMUM SALARY $257,840 MAXIMUM SALARY $329,724
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