Legal Secretary IV Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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Legal Secretary IV Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Legal Secretary IV make in Boston, MA? The average Legal Secretary IV salary in Boston, MA is $97,007 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $85,350 and $108,224. 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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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $74,738 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $85,350 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $97,007 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $108,224 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary IV Salary $118,436 Boston,MA April 24, 2024
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What skills does a Legal Secretary IV 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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Document Management: Capturing, tracking, storing, and retrieving digital information to organize files, improve accuracy, and provide easy access to documents.

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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 5.66%
Document Management 1.25%
Proofreading 2.6%
Others 90.49%

Job Description for Legal Secretary IV

Legal Secretary IV performs administrative functions for attorneys or legal firms. Maintains schedules for meetings, hearings, trials, and depositions. Being a Legal Secretary IV prepares legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, and general correspondence. Utilizes document creation software and other legal reference software. Additionally, Legal Secretary IV 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 IV independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Legal Secretary IV typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • The Phoenix Group - Boston, MA
    Qualifications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel. Familiarity with Document Management Systems, such as DeskSit...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • The Forum Group - Boston, MA
    A large global law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate should have 4-7 years of experience, be able to suppo...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • CGI Group Inc. - Becket, MA
    Position Description. CGI Federal is seeking a secretary IV to provide support in the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) Division of DOJ in Washington ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Sidley Austin LLP - Boston, MA
    Summary. The work of the legal secretaries at Sidley Austin LLP (the "Firm") is critical to the overall operation of the Firm and the ability of each and e...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Lewis Brisbois - Boston, MA
    Overview. The Boston office is seeking a legal secretary with at least five plus (5+) years of legal experience. The primary responsibilities of this posit...
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Legal Secretary IV Pay Difference by Location

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