How much does a Paralegal I make in Illinois? The average Paralegal I salary in Illinois is $69,844 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $61,960 and $79,018. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Paralegal I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $54,782 IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $61,960 IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $69,844 IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $79,018 IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $87,371 IL February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Paralegal I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Scheduling: Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.

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Adobe: A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C

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Billing: Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.

Scheduling 7.43%
Adobe 2.12%
Billing 4.09%
Others 86.36%

Job Description for Paralegal I

Paralegal I assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal I drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal I assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Paralegal I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $71,706 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $71,461 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $64,468 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $65,248 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $66,384 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $71,461 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $63,839 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $63,363 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $66,384 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $62,421 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Paralegal I

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For Paralegal I, the upper level is Paralegal II and then progresses to Paralegal IV.

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