How much does a Legal Secretary I make in Virginia? The average Legal Secretary I salary in Virginia is $55,693 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $48,491 and $63,686. 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 I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $41,934 VA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $48,491 VA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $55,693 VA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $63,686 VA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Secretary I Salary $70,964 VA April 24, 2024
25% $48,491 10% $41,934 90% $70,964 75% $63,686 $55,693 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Prime Legal Staff Corporation - Abingdon, VA

Legal Secretary

City of Colonial Heights, VA - Colonial Heights, VA

Legal Secretary Senior Expert, Civil Litigation Section

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Richmond, VA

Executive Office Assistant (Legal Secretary)

CONTACT GOVERNMENT SERVICES - Norfolk, VA

What skills does a Legal Secretary I need?

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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 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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Job Openings for Legal Secretary I in Virginia
  • Prime Legal. is supporting a large Virginia based firm on their search for a. Legal Secretary/Assistant. to support their brand new location in Abingdon, V...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Salary. $35,100.00 Annually. Location. City of Colonial Heights, VA. Job Type. Full-time. Job Number. 23-24. Department. Commonwealth's Attorney. Opening D...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Legal Secretary Senior Expert, Civil Litigation Section. Job no. 495105. Work type. Full-Time (Salaried), Wage (Hourly). Location. Richmond (City), Virgini...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Executive Office Assistant (Legal Secretary). Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level. Department: Legal. As a CGS Legal Secretary you will support a feder...
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  • Executive Office Assistant (Legal Secretary). Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level. Department: Legal. As a CGS Legal Secretary you will support a feder...
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $61,801 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $53,861 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $48,475 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $52,473 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $52,473 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $50,585 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $53,528 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $61,524 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $61,801 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $50,752 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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