How much does a Legal Secretary III make in New Mexico? The average Legal Secretary III salary in New Mexico is $71,848 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,045 and $80,671. 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.

Legal Secretary III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $55,030 NM February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $63,045 NM February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $71,848 NM February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $80,671 NM February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary III Salary $88,704 NM February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Legal Secretary III 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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Proofreading: Proofreading is the reading of a galley proof or an electronic copy of a publication to detect and correct production errors of text or art.

Scheduling 1.12%
Adobe 0.24%
Proofreading 0.5%
Others 98.14%

Job Description for Legal Secretary III

Legal Secretary III performs administrative functions for attorneys or legal firms. Maintains schedules for meetings, hearings, trials, and depositions. Being a Legal Secretary III prepares legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, and general correspondence. Utilizes document creation software and other legal reference software. Additionally, Legal Secretary III understands and uses correct legal terminology, standard formats, and procedures to prepare documents. Maintains and organizes document files or database in required format. Coordinates efficient phone, e-mail, and written communications between attorney and client. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Legal Secretary III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Legal Secretary III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $68,130 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $72,440 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $69,480 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $73,237 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $72,440 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $72,299 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $68,312 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $72,440 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $70,804 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $72,440 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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