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Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Role Overview

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$101,170
New York	$74,400
Delaware	$63,740
Maryland	$63,110
Rhode Island	$61,970
Connecticut	$61,440
Massachusetts	$61,440
California	$61,320
Minnesota	$61,300
New Jersey	$60,400
Washington	$59,680
Alaska	$59,600
Illinois	$58,070
Hawaii	$57,030
Colorado	$56,560

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Median Annual Salary

$54,140

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-5.8%

Avg. annual openings

19.6k

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