How much does a Legal Secretary I make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Legal Secretary I salary in Philadelphia, PA is $58,573 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,998 and $66,979. 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. 

Legal Secretary I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $44,102 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $50,998 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $58,573 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $66,979 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $74,631 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
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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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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.

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Scheduling 6.37%
Proofreading 2.77%
Adobe 1.39%
Others 89.47%

Job Description for Legal Secretary I

Legal Secretary I performs administrative functions for attorneys or legal firms. Maintains schedules for meetings, hearings, trials, and depositions. Being a Legal Secretary I prepares legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, and general correspondence. Utilizes document creation software and other legal reference software. Additionally, Legal Secretary I 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 I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Legal Secretary I, the upper level is Legal Secretary II and then progresses to Legal Secretary III.

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Legal Secretary I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Legal Secretary I, the highest Legal Secretary I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Legal Secretary I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Legal Secretary I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Legal Secretary I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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