How much does a Legal Secretary I make in Santa Maria, CA? The average Legal Secretary I salary in Santa Maria, CA is $60,524 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,698 and $69,211. 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 $45,572 Santa Maria,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $52,698 Santa Maria,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $60,524 Santa Maria,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $69,211 Santa Maria,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $77,119 Santa Maria,CA April 24, 2024
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Scheduling 5.32%
Proofreading 2.31%
Adobe 1.16%
Others 91.21%

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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  • Legal Secretary. US-CA-Riverside. Job ID. 2024-36882. Type. Regular Full Time. of Openings. 1. Category. Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management. Riverside,...
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  • We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of recent litigation secretarial experience for our Newport Beach office. This is not a position for parale...
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  • A leading and rapidly growing national litigation law firm is seeking an enthusiastic litigation secretary to join our San Rafael team. We are eagerly seek...
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  • Job Title: Legal Secretary. Job Summary. We are seeking a competent and experienced legal secretary to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excelle...
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  • A prominent global law firm renowned for its innovative legal solutions for top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies has multiple Legal ...
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Career Path for Legal Secretary I

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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 3.5% 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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Santa Maria, California    Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and....More

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