Senior Law Clerk Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Senior Law Clerk make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior Law Clerk salary in Chicago, IL is $52,527 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,833 and $61,386. 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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Law Clerk-1

State of Nebraska - Lincoln , KS

JR2023-00000117 Law Clerk-1 (Open) Posting Closes: 05-31-2024 Job Description: These positions can ... Certified Senior Law Student Rule. REQUIREMENTS for a Legal Aide I: Current enrollment in, and ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 68 days ago

Law Clerk

Catholic Community Services - Salt Lake City , UT

Senior Immigration Attorney Pay Rate: $20.00/hr Date written or last revised: November 2023 Primary Function of Position As a Law Clerk, you will play a pivotal role in our Immigration Program by ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 89 days ago

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Ledgent - Los Angeles County , CA

National, full service law firm in Los Angeles looking to add to their Accounts Payable Department! We are looking for an Senior Accounts Payable Clerk with at least two years of consistent AP ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Senior Attorney

Haffner Law PC - Los Angeles , CA

The senior attorney is a seasoned and accomplished professional who has the ability to lead and ... Mentor and train junior attorneys, law clerks, and paralegals. Stay informed about changes in laws ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

National Security & Civil Rights (NSCR) Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus - San Francisco , CA

Oversee attorneys, community advocates, paralegals, law clerks, and other volunteers on legal cases ... The minimum consideration for a Senior Staff Attorney is seven years out of law school

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Senior Intake Sales Closer - Immigration/Criminal Law

The Matian Firm, APC - Fresno , CA

... Senior Intake Sales Closer (Immigration/Criminal Law) with a desire to grow within the legal ... clerk, legal assistant or paralegal. In order to be successful in this role it is necessary for ...

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What does a Senior Law Clerk do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Law Clerk

Performs expert legal research and writing on extremely sophisticated issues.

December 23, 2022

Prepares persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs which synthesize facts.

April 05, 2023

Manage board, committee and shareholder/unitholder meetings, as well as assist with the preparation of required materials.

December 06, 2022

Assure compliance with relevant statutory requirements.

December 25, 2022

Provide input and assist with corporate governance matters.

March 12, 2023

Drafts a variety of documentation, from research, precedents and/or directions, including pleadings, forms, contracts, agreements, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.

January 31, 2023

Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.

April 08, 2023

Assists the professional to ensure that each action on the file conforms to the requirements of the Courts and/or Governing Tribunals or other Government Department.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Law Clerk in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Senior Law Clerk in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Law Clerk in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Law Clerk ranges from $43,833 to $61,386 with the average base salary of $52,527. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,833 to $61,386 with the average total cash compensation of $52,527.

View Average Salary for Senior Law Clerk as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,527	$43,833 - $61,386
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$52,527	$43,833 - $61,386

* 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.

Senior Law Clerk Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,079 - $61,732	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,079 - $61,732	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,029 - $61,661	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,062 - $61,708	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,062 - $61,708	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,076 - $60,327	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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