Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Jobs Pay in Charleston, WV
Average Hourly Pay
$24.32
24.0%Below national average
Range: $23.16 – $25.48
Average Annual Pay
$50,581
24.0%Below national average
Range: $48,173 – $52,990
How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$20.67/hr
Range: $19.69 – $21.66
Annual Rate
$42,994
Range: $40,947 – $45,042
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.32/hr
Range: $23.16 – $25.48
Annual Rate
$50,581
Range: $48,173 – $52,990
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.97/hr
Range: $26.63 – $29.30
Annual Rate
$58,168
Range: $55,399 – $60,938
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants job description
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants professionals provide essential administrative support in office environments. They handle correspondence, maintain records, and coordinate office activities to ensure smooth business operations.
Responsibilities
- •Manage correspondence and communications
- •Maintain accurate records and files
- •Schedule appointments and meetings
- •Process documents and data entry
- •Greet visitors and answer phones
- •Support other staff members
Skills
- •Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
- •Organizational skills
- •Communication skills
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Customer service
Qualifications
- •High school diploma required
- •Associate degree preferred
- •Previous office experience
- •Typing speed 40+ WPM
